Kombai - Native Indian Breed
This dog is known by several other names - Combai, Combai Boarhound, Indian Boar Hound, PoligarDog, Mandai War Dog, and Indian Boardog are a few of these names.
This Indian native breed orginates from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. There is a variant of this breed called Ramanathapuram Kombai, which is grey in color, originating from the place called Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu India. The most common color of this breed is brown or reddish brown with a clear black mask. The commonly-known Kombai is understood to be originating from Cumbam–Uthamapalayam in Tamil Nadu.
Kombai is an endangered breed of dogs and one of the oldest native breeds in existence today in India. Evidence of this breed's existence go as far as back 580-630 CE.
Given these dogs are rare to find, it is very difficult to obtain first-hand accounts of these dogs' personality, dietary requirements, health facts and any other generic information that will be useful to a potential owner.
Physical attributes
Males stand 15 to 20 inches, and weigh 25 to 30 kg.
Females stand 15 to 20 inches, and weigh 20 to 25 kg.
Average life span of 10-13 years.
The Kombai is a medium-sized, short-coated, and solidly built dog. The dog should be both powerful, athletic, and an alert expression. This dog is a formidable guard dog, used in the ancient times to guard palaces and forts, and its appearance reflects these traits.
The Kombai usually has one primary color, brown, or some call reddish-brown. There are two rare Kombai dogs. The Pulicharal Kombai which is brindle, aka harlequin, and the Porru Kombai dog, which is piebald. The muzzle of the dog is an unmistakable black mask. They come in single-dense-coat that is uniform and not patchy. The hair on the tail is smooth.
Personality
Kombais are bold, courageous, and aloof to strangers. Given these were bred to guard forts, places and large properties, they have a temperament that is unyielding and possess a die-hard attitude. Our research shows that first-hand accounts describe even puppies have the tenacity that are comparable to that of Belgian Malinois. compared to the Rajapalayam breed of dogs that are used for protecting large farm lands and that are native to the same geographical area where Kombais originate from, Kombais are usually used to protect large buildings, like forts, cortyards and as royal bodyguards. Known for their fierceness at the call of duty, Kombais are known to giving their life to fulfill their responsibilities. Needless to say these dogs are very territorial and are aggressive towards strangers of all kinds.
Meant to protect palaces and bungalows - large properties to run around and keep them busy, Kombais are not meant for apartment dwellings in urban environments.
Not suitable for first time owners!
Health
Understandably, like all native dogs, the Kombai dog is very healthy, at least from the researches we performed on information available online. Given Kombais orginate from hot and humid weather conditions of the trophical Tamil Nadu, it is understandable that Kombais can tolerate hot and humid conditions, but should not be considered where the weather conditions can swing between extreme cold to extreme hot, and definitely not suitable for places that have extreme cold weather, like hill stations where it can even snow at times. Supposedly, they should do well with little need for medical care.
Given the lack of first-hand accounts, it is hard to describe Kombai's health facts. If you own one or know of someone who owns one, please let us know and we will love to feature the majestic breed here, of course with rewards! Contact us at AllDogs.in
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