The Combai is a terriers like dog
breed found in and around the Tamil Nadu state as well as bordering areas of
the state of Kerala India. It is considered an extremely loyal, intelligent and
powerful native breed.
Description
Appearance
The
Combai is usually tan or red brown mostly found with a black mask at muzzle,
pendant, pricked ears and fairly square bodied dog where it's height and length
are almost equal. Rear leg angulation is closely related to that of terrier and
are highly energetic and loyal breed. Height for Combai is around
23-25"for males although females are two inches shorter, weight is around
30 kilo grams for males and females are nearly five kilo grams lighter. Their
coats are easily maintainable, and are less prone to skin disorders, fungal and
yeast infections, and parasite infestation. The breed, having evolved naturally
many centuries ago, is more immune to most diseases compared to the
human-designed breeds.
Temperament
As a
guard dog, the combai is very effective , alert and adaptable to the
conditions. It is fairly aggressive towards strangers, and is aloof to them.
The combai were used As Home and Livestock guardian as it has high pain
tolerance. Nowadays, these are mostly used as guard dogs in farm houses. Years
ago they were used to guard people's cattle from tigers and leopards.
A
combai is an intelligent and sensible dog breed, always ready to please master
and other family members. It is an athletic and intelligent and alert, it stays
calm n little lazy but acts promptly when needed, actually it has a laid back
nature like Rottweilers. Contrary to the popular belief of its ferocious
temper, the combai is very alert, a good family dog, loves to play with
children and enjoys human companionship. It clearly senses who is welcome and
who is not. As an intelligent dog, the combai strives to please its master and
generally responds to the mood and command of its master from its infancy.
Combai
may seen lazy and sleepy but in seconds they become alert. In demanding
circumstances, they can fight intruders (whether humans or animals) until death.
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