Team-BHPians and their Pets

kkr2k2 · 20th July 2007, 00:16

hi guys,
we have one of the rarest breeds of dog, it is known as kanni.

The Kanni, which means maiden, is an indigenous south indian dog breed found in the state of Tamil Nadu. The breed is a further extension of the Caravan or Mudhol Hound and is also a descendant of the Saluki.

In general appearance, the Kanni is similar to a smooth-coated Saluki or a Doberman Pinscher with natural ears and tail. The dog is usually black and tan in colour, perhaps with limited white on the feet and chest. There also exists a cream-coloured variety of the breed, which is known as Palakanni. The Kanni is agile, slim, graceful, and moderately built, with a deep chest and slim body. The dog stands about 25 inches at the withers, the bitch about 22 inches.

It is used mainly for Hunting. The Kanni was often given away as part of a bride's dowry. The breed is now extremely rare, and on the verge of extinction. Efforts to revive the breed have not been taken up as specimens are few and there exists little information about them.

source: Kanni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

here is an example of kanni, though its not the pic of my dog. I will upload its pic and video shortly.

The Kanni is a rare variety of dog found in South India, in and around Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Kazhugumalai, Kileral, Kodangipatti, SIvakasi and Madurai. It is said that the name Kanni ( which means unmarried girl) comes from the fact that the dog used to be given as a gift to the bridegroom just before the marriage. Infact, it was in the list of dowry items offered to the groom.
They are usually of four colours, brown, cream, black & tan and brindle.
The Kanni is kept by families who do not sell them but may gift them if a promise is made to look after them well . They are not allowed to roam on the streets and brought up as pet animals. They are given a diet of milk in the morning, corn porridge in the afternoon and a "Ragi" porridge in the evening. Meat is given once a week or once a month only.
They are used mainly for hunting.

source: Kanni

Proxima · 15th August 2007, 22:19

Guys, Im looking for a male country dog (or a cross breed) in Chennai for gaurding my home.

We had a dobermann before but it died :-(, we want a dog that's easy to maintain. Even if it is 6-10 months old, its ok. Pls let me know if you or your friends have any such healthy dog which they would like to give\sell.

esteem_lover · 15th August 2007, 22:55

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Originally Posted by kkr2k2

It is said that the name Kanni ( which means unmarried girl) comes from the fact that the dog used to be given as a gift to the bridegroom just before the marriage.

Kanni means virgin, need not necessarily be unmarried. or vice versa

jkdas · 15th August 2007, 23:29

Kanni; hearing about it for the first time. Do post pix of your dog.

An old pic of my dobermann.

theMAG · 15th August 2007, 23:35

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Originally Posted by jkdas

An old pic of my dobermann.

jk - you've changed a lot since you left BLR. I didnt realize you chopped your tail off after returning to Kerala.

esteem_lover · 15th August 2007, 23:53

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Originally Posted by theMAG

jk - you've changed a lot since you left BLR. I didnt realize you chopped your tail off after returning to Kerala.

nah, my guess is this was before he came to bangalore & grew a tail.

adheesh · 22nd August 2007, 19:13

I own a labrador retriver. Will post the pics later

yogi1771 · 22nd August 2007, 20:37

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Kanni; hearing about it for the first time. Do post pix of your dog.

An old pic of my dobermann.

find about different breeds of dogs from south Welcome to Rajapalayam Dogs.org

khanak · 25th August 2007, 09:18

Got this message from WSD in my inbox

Please spread the word around about the following dogs that are waiting to be adopted. Now you can see a short video of all the four sweet and friendly dogs on You Tube. Please click on the links below

Pepsi

YouTube - Dog Pepsi

Soni

YouTube - Dog Soni

Chandni

YouTube - Dog Chandni

Brandy

YouTube - Dog Brandy

You can call WSD on 23733433/9892974973 or e-mail us on wsd@wsdindia.org

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Adopt a street dog ! They are a breed apart!

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jkdas · 25th August 2007, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

jk - you've changed a lot since you left BLR. I didnt realize you chopped your tail off after returning to Kerala.

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

nah, my guess is this was before he came to bangalore & grew a tail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

Got this message from WSD in my inbox

Please spread the word around about the following dogs that are waiting to be adopted. Now you can see a short video of all the four sweet and friendly dogs on You Tube. Please click on the links below

Pepsi

YouTube - Dog Pepsi

Soni

YouTube - Dog Soni

Chandni

YouTube - Dog Chandni

Brandy

YouTube - Dog Brandy

You can call WSD on 23733433/9892974973 or e-mail us on wsd@wsdindia.org

--
P.S. Do copy your reply to wsdindia@gmail.com

Adopt a street dog ! They are a breed apart!

The Welfare Of Stray Dogs(WSD) Tel:23733433
E:mail: wsd@wsdindia.org/wsdindia@gmail.com
Website: Welcome to WSD

Nice names. Brandy,Pepsi,Soni,Chandni .

theMag; Sir, its Soni, not Soda!

kamy450 · 25th August 2007, 10:36

Ok guys. Here is my cute Boxer his name is SADDAM. He has won couple of awards also in dog shows from lions club. He has been trained from a Army dog keeper. He is 5 year old now very disciplined and holds nice attitude. I have his video also in case if some one wanna see it pm me.

Surprise · 20th November 2007, 18:55

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Originally Posted by kkr2k2

hi guys,
we have one of the rarest breeds of dog, it is known as kanni.

i

Is this Kanni breed ferocious

Welcome to Rajapalayam Dogs.org

Iam looking for a watchdog and one of the option is Kombai.

esteem_lover · 20th November 2007, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proxima

Guys, Im looking for a male country dog (or a cross breed) in Chennai for gaurding my home.

We had a dobermann before but it died :-(, we want a dog that's easy to maintain. Even if it is 6-10 months old, its ok. Pls let me know if you or your friends have any such healthy dog which they would like to give\sell.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surprise

Is this Kanni breed ferocious

Welcome to Rajapalayam Dogs.org

Iam looking for a watchdog and one of the option is Kombai.

If only one of you guys had come forward before june 2007, i had a wonderful, very ferocious cross breed, brought down from ooty whom i just could not handle (Believe me, i can handle), with my kids & in a flat & i had to give him away to a perfect stranger. I have had dogs all my life, but he (i called him goofy) was the most ferocious dog i have ever seen. My kids have bite marks to prove that. we still loved him.

rohan_fonseca · 21st November 2007, 14:17

Meet Choco.

ankur · 21st November 2007, 17:05

I am probably the odd one out with hamsters

This is Jerry the dwarf, he is an adult :

And this is Tom the Syrian, he is a month old baby:

20th July 2007, 00:16	#211
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	one of the rarest breeds of dog hi guys, we have one of the rarest breeds of dog, it is known as kanni. The Kanni, which means maiden, is an indigenous south indian dog breed found in the state of Tamil Nadu. The breed is a further extension of the Caravan or Mudhol Hound and is also a descendant of the Saluki. In general appearance, the Kanni is similar to a smooth-coated Saluki or a Doberman Pinscher with natural ears and tail. The dog is usually black and tan in colour, perhaps with limited white on the feet and chest. There also exists a cream-coloured variety of the breed, which is known as Palakanni. The Kanni is agile, slim, graceful, and moderately built, with a deep chest and slim body. The dog stands about 25 inches at the withers, the bitch about 22 inches. It is used mainly for Hunting. The Kanni was often given away as part of a bride's dowry. The breed is now extremely rare, and on the verge of extinction. Efforts to revive the breed have not been taken up as specimens are few and there exists little information about them. source: Kanni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia here is an example of kanni, though its not the pic of my dog. I will upload its pic and video shortly. The Kanni is a rare variety of dog found in South India, in and around Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Kazhugumalai, Kileral, Kodangipatti, SIvakasi and Madurai. It is said that the name Kanni ( which means unmarried girl) comes from the fact that the dog used to be given as a gift to the bridegroom just before the marriage. Infact, it was in the list of dowry items offered to the groom. They are usually of four colours, brown, cream, black & tan and brindle. The Kanni is kept by families who do not sell them but may gift them if a promise is made to look after them well . They are not allowed to roam on the streets and brought up as pet animals. They are given a diet of milk in the morning, corn porridge in the afternoon and a "Ragi" porridge in the evening. Meat is given once a week or once a month only. They are used mainly for hunting. source: Kanni
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15th August 2007, 22:19	#212
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 299 Times	Guys, Im looking for a male country dog (or a cross breed) in Chennai for gaurding my home. We had a dobermann before but it died :-(, we want a dog that's easy to maintain. Even if it is 6-10 months old, its ok. Pls let me know if you or your friends have any such healthy dog which they would like to give\sell.
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15th August 2007, 23:29	#214
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Kanni; hearing about it for the first time. Do post pix of your dog. An old pic of my dobermann.
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22nd August 2007, 19:13	#217
adheesh BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 526 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	I own a labrador retriver. Will post the pics later
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25th August 2007, 10:36	#221
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Ok guys. Here is my cute Boxer his name is SADDAM. He has won couple of awards also in dog shows from lions club. He has been trained from a Army dog keeper. He is 5 year old now very disciplined and holds nice attitude. I have his video also in case if some one wanna see it pm me.
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21st November 2007, 14:17	#224
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Meet Choco.
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21st November 2007, 17:05	#225
ankur BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times	I am probably the odd one out with hamsters This is Jerry the dwarf, he is an adult : And this is Tom the Syrian, he is a month old baby:
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