Telomian

Telomians were originally wild dogs found near the Telom River in Malaysia, hence its name. They were working dogs to the Orang Asli (aborigines of Malaysia) in the area; catching fish and hunting for small animals. Telomians are very skillful climbers. They are also guard dogs; killing animal intruders to the master's home.

They were only discover in 1963 by an antropologist, Dr Orville Elliot and then some of the dogs were brought to the United States. Telomians became much valued in the States and some European countries as they are good companians and good with children. However, in their home country, Telomians are not appreciated and many of them that were brought out of the jungle became strays.