The Chippiparai is a breed of sighthound from the State of Tamil Nadu in southern India.

[1] The Chippiparai has typical streamlined sighthound features with long legs and a lean and lithe frame built for speed.

[2][3][4] A hardy breed, the Chippiparai is reputed to prefer a single master, shunning food and pats from anyone except its handler.

[5] The Chippiparai is most frequently found in the regions of Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Madurai, thought to be descended from Salukis the breed was historically kept by royalty in southern India, its name derived from a village name of Sippipparai in Vembakottai Taluk of Virudhunagar District.

Due to its intelligence and biddable nature, the breed has successfully been trained as police dogs.