康拜犬
Combai
「The Kombai or Polygar dog is a breed of…」
The Kombai or Polygar dog is a breed of working dog native to Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Traditionally kept for guarding and protection, they have a reputation for making excellent guard dogs. They were also occasionally used for hunting big game. The Kombai is an extremely rare and prized breed, and efforts are underway to increase the population of this breed. These efforts are showing signs of success, because of the various Kombai breeders along southern India who have helped to preserve this breed.
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The Kombai or Polygar dog is a breed of working dog native to Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Traditionally kept for guarding and protection, they have a reputation for making excellent guard dogs. They were also occasionally used for hunting big game. The Kombai is an extremely rare and prized breed, and efforts are underway to increase the population of this breed. These efforts are showing signs of success, because of the various Kombai breeders along southern India who have helped to preserve this breed.
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👁形貌
The Kombai is described as a broad, short, muscular, powerful and athletic dog that stands around 58 centimetres (23 in). They have a short, smooth coat that is usually light brown to dark red in colour. They have dark eyes, the mid-length ears with bent tips(With the ears, in some individuals, being completely black), and a characteristic fine,black, mask-like muzzle. The breed has a broad, slightly haired tail that is carried over their back resembling a sickle. The Kombai is described as highly intelligent and extremely loyal to, and affectionate with, people they are familiar with, being p
📜源流
The breed originated in the Theni district and is named after the town of Kombai. It subsequently spread throughout Southern India. The Kombai was traditionally kept by zamindars and others for coursing a variety of game. When hunting it is particularly robust and athletic, easily clearing hedges and other obstacles. They are also called polygar dogs. The Kannada Vokkaliga zamindars of Kombai presented Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali with these dogs for their army. The ferocious dogs were trained to rip the hamstrings of enemy horses. Tipu sent the town an idol of Ranganathaswamy in gratitude. It is