Video #4 (a): Breed Focus: The Kombai by Mr. Uma Shankar Pandiyan [Subtitles in English]

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This is the fourth breed-focused video series from Project DesiHounds.
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Regardless of the different states in India, there is one breed that is generally highly sought by all. Not for its size, but for the power, the ferocity and the unconditional loyalty that it comes packed with. Enter the Kombai, or the Theni Kombai, also known as the Indian Boar hound.

On my final leg of Project Tamil Nadu of Project DesiHounds, I visited the titular village of Kombai in Theni District. My host was Mr. Pandiyan and his family, who have been raising this breed for many years now - a tradition carried on from his father, now being handed over to his two grandsons.

Mr. Uma Shankar, his son, broke down to me, a layman, the nuances of this famed breed. He helped me see it, for the absolute work dog that it is - and to help understand that despite being a 'manstopper' breed of dog, it is capable of unconditional loyalty, and that it possesses great discrimination, when it came to children and other pet animals.

The elder Pandiyan and his son are now embarking on an effort to help resurrect the breed, that has been a cornerstone of both his family and his people. As a family, they are venturing on their own revival effort, with which they hope to reestablish the breed to its former glory. And since the results will take some time to show, they are currently unable to offer pups; both for sale and adoption.
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I thank Mr. Pandiyan, Mr. Uma Shankar, their family and their amazing pack for this wonderful interview. I also wish to thank Mr. Karthick Pandiyan, without whom, this interview would not have materialized.
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Details:
*Interviewed and produced by: Baarath Mani (Founder/Editor, DesiHounds.in)
*Shot on: 26th May 2017, Friday
*Gear: Hero Session 4 camera, grip handle and generic tripod
*Video editing software: Magix Movie Edit Pro and YouTube Editor
*Image editing software: Microsoft Windows 10 Photos Editor
*Transport:Tamil Nadu government buses, the host
*Food: Courtesy of the host, roadside eateries
*Lodging: Courtesy of Mr. Pandiyan and family
*Budget: ~ Rs.500/- ( Indian Rupees )
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