Kanni

Synonyms :  Pure

Other name :  Maiden's Beastmaster

Native : Thirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts. 

Characteristic:

•  Medium-sized dogs.
•  Tucked-up abdomens.
•  Straight head,  strong jaws, golden eyes and black noses.
•  The ears are medium-size, flat, erect, dropping or semi dropping.
•  The tail is semi curved.
•   Lifespan of 14 to 16 years. 

 Colour types :

•  Fawn (Santhana Pillai),
•  Light red (Sevalai)
•  Dark red (Karum Sevalai), 
•  Cream, white (Mayila Pillai),
•  Red with white, or pale grey (Sambal) 
•  Black with fawn markings (Paal Kanni),
•  Black with dark tan markings (Seng Kanni), 
•  Black with fawn face and legs (Karung Kanni),
•  Fawn head and legs with rest of body being black (Parukki), 
•  Brown and white (Semmarai). 

  Paal kanni

  
  

•  Agile,
•  Protective, 
•  Graceful.