Description of a Telomian.

As pets of the aborigines, the Telomians were an integral part of their lives, protecting the villagers from snakes. The dogs were sight hunters of small game and caught fish in the midst of a stream. These natives ate mostly tapioca, rice and a small amount of fish and fruit, a diet shared with their pets. The masters\' huts were built on six-to-eight foot stilts, and the Telomians climbed the ladders to the quarters to sleep. Entering first, a dog chased out and killed any snakes and small animals that had taken up residence during the family\'s absence. Today, the breed retains that climbing agility and is difficult to confine.