The Chippiparai is a sighthound breed of dog from the south of India. It is a 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 and black and sable versions are called Kanni. Generally the breed is  healthy. Though sturdy enough to cope with 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.