Is the dog breed kanni as same as the greyhounds?

No,they both are different breeds.but they have one thing in common,they are both sight hounds. That's the reason for their identical morphology. There two types of hounds[hounds meaning dogs used for hunting] 1.sight hound 2. read more

Not only kanni but most indian breeds like rajapalayam,chippiparai, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound are sight hounds.that is because of the country is dominated by semi arid plains which makes it hard for an crouching attack and the hunt demands a chase. Hope this helps. read more

The Kanni - also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster - is a rare indigenous South Indian sighthound breed of dog found in the state of Tamil Nadu. The breed is used mainly for coursing game. Kanni name is exclusively called to black and tan and black and sable variety , while single coloured variety is known as Chippiparai. read more

Whatever the origin of the name, the greyhound today continues to be the same noble dog depicted in art and literature throughout history. This breed has long been associated with royalty. In fact, from the 11th to the 14th century, English law decreed that no "mean person" be allowed to keep a greyhound. read more