Kombai

Kombai

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The Combai (or Kombai) is a bear hound found in the south of India. This breed of dog is slightly shorter than the Rajapalayam, but appears heavier because of its powerful build. The Combai is a pure bear hound, it is slightly shorter than the Rajapalayam, but appears heavier because of its built. The dog is usually red or brown with a black mask with a dark line along the back. They were used for hunting boar, bison and deer. History has it that these dogs were used as early as 9th century BC. when the Marawa Kings ruled South India.

The Combai is usually red or brown with a black mask, and with a dark line along the back. The chief differences between the Rajapalayam and the Combai breeds are that the Combai has more powerful jaws, often with a black mouth, much more pendent ears, rich red colour and a savage temper.

Their coats are easily maintainable and are less prone to skin disorders, fungal/yeast infections, and ticks/fleas infestation. The breed having evolved naturally many centuries ago, are very immune to most diseases that haunt the Man-Designed breeds.

As a guard dog, the Combai is superior to the Rajapalayam. It has a savage temper; it’s very much like the Bull terrier in its temperament, the Combai were used for hunting and keeping watch. Nowadays these are mostly using as guard dogs in farm houses. On demanding circumstances, they can fight intruders (whether humans or animals) until death.

The Combai is a very ancient breed of dog, used in hunting as early as the 9th century B.C. when the Marava Kings held sway over South India. The Combai was used for hunting boar, bison and deer. Once available in large numbers throughout Southern India, the Combai is now restricted to certain parts of Tamilnadu and to some special kennels.

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