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'{{Multiple issues| {{peacock|date=July 2010}} {{Refimprove|date=May 2007}} }} {{Infobox Dogbreed <!-- Put article text AFTER this infobox markup. See: --> <!-- Wikipedia:WikiProject Dog breeds/Templates for more info.--> | image = Female Chippiparai sitting.jpg | country = [[India]] | name = Chippiparai | altname= [[Kanni]] | recognized = yes }}<!-- End Infobox --> The '''Chippiparai''' is a [[sighthound]] [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] from the south of [[India]]. It is Solid and single coloured version of indigenous Hound dog of Tamil Nadu, today it is found in the area around [[Periyar Lake]] while Black and tan, black and sable versions are called as [[Kanni]]. It is used primarily for hunting [[wild boar]], deer and hare. It is also used for guarding the home. Bred by royal families in Chippiparai in Virudhunagar district Tamil Nadu, it was kept as a symbol of royalty and dignity mostly in Tirunelveli and Madurai rulers.<ref>Karthickeyan, S.M.K.; Ravimurugan T.; Hisham, A.; & Sivaselvam, S.N. Chippiparai breed of dogs in Tamil Nadu: An assessment of physical and performance characteristics. ''Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology'' 10 (3) 45-49 2015</ref> == Description == [[File:Chippiparai head study.jpg|thumb|Head Study]] {{Original research|section|date=July 2011}} ===Appearance=== The typical color is a fawn, reddish brown, black tinged coat, silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings and long curved tail. Other colors, particularly variations of grey and fawn, also occur. This is a medium dog, around 25&nbsp;inches or 63.5&nbsp;cm at the [[withers]].,<ref>{{cite web |author=Dr Gautam Unny |url=http://pets.indiatimes.com/articleshow/635771835.cms |title=Chippiparai- Pets - Indiatimes |publisher=Pets.indiatimes.com |date= |accessdate=2014-05-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508043152/http://pets.indiatimes.com/articleshow/635771835.cms |archivedate=2014-05-08 |df= }}</ref> in a recent study males averaged approximately 63.0&nbsp;cm and females approximately 56.0&nbsp;cm at the withers.<ref>Karthickeyan, S.M.K.; Ravimurugan T.; Hisham, A.; & Sivaselvam, S.N. Chippiparai breed of dogs in Tamil Nadu: An assessment of physical and performance characteristics. ''Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology'' 10 (3) 45-49 2015</ref> It has a short coat that is very close; on the whole the coat if kept groomed has a shine on it. A shining, shell-like appearance is greatly desired. This kind of coat makes it ideal for hot climates. This hound is also less prone to [[tick]]s and [[flea]]s, with their short coat providing easy detection. The overall appearance is very similar to that of the [[Sloughi]], or the [[Rampur Greyhound]]. ===Temperament=== [[File:A male chippiparai.jpg|thumb|left|Male Puppy]] The Chippiparai is a robust animal needing little or no veterinary care. It is so active during young stages. It does need lots of exercise, as it was and is a breed meant to hunt. Chippiparai is an intelligent breed and a wonderful watch dog. Contrary to the belief that it is a one -man dog, Chippiparai gets along well with people if it is properly socialized. Chippiparai loves human companionship and it hates to be in isolation. It is capable of great speed and can overtake a [[hare]] with ease. The Chippiparai is not a fussy eater. It is easy to groom and does not shed much due to its short coat length. === Health === Generally the breed is healthy. Though sturdy enough to cope within limited means and harsh weather conditions, the breed does suffer from cold weather. They have certain general health issues such as: sensitivity to anesthesia and food allergies. ==Future of the breed== The breed is rare in [[Conformation show|dog show]] circles. However, there are multiple recent campaigns by breeders based at southern districts of TamilNadu to increase the awareness about this breed. These campaigns are showing progress and there is an increased interest in people living in rural areas, with large open farms, on this dog variety. ==References== {{Reflist}}4.Karuppi, from the film Pariyerum Perumal BA BL, is a cross-breed that has a close resemblance to a Chippiparai. Though it has a close resemblance to a Chippiparai, a breed known for its running and hunting skills, Karuppi is not a pure-breed. “It is a cross-breed,” said Mari Selvaraj, director of the film ==External links== *[http://dogsindia.com/chippiparai.htm Chippiparai] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140508043152/http://pets.indiatimes.com/articleshow/635771835.cms] – magazine article {{Commons category|Chippiparai}} {{hounds}} {{Indian dogs}} [[Category:Dog breeds]] [[Category:Dog breeds originating in India]]'