The Kannada dialect notable for its retention of Old Kannada features:

Mysore Kannada is a dialect of Kannada spoken in the Mysore region of Karnataka. It is similar to Standard Kannada, but with some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary.

Mangalore Kannada is a dialect of Kannada spoken in the Mangalore region of Karnataka. It is similar to Standard Kannada, but with some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary.

Here is a table showing the features of each dialect:

| Dialect | Features |
|—|—|
| Havyaka | Retention of Old Kannada features, such as the use of the retroflex /ḷ/ sound and the absence of the contrast between short and long vowels |
| Hubli Kannada | Similar to Standard Kannada, but with some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary |
| Mysore Kannada | Similar to Standard Kannada, but with some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary |
| Mangalore Kannada | Similar to Standard Kannada, but with some differences in pronunciation and vocabulary |