Ashfan Hound
An Ashfan breed of blink dog that uses sight used to hunt gazelle, leopards, and small game.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Common throughout Asfanibad and Oristan. Prefers very warm to hot and dry climates, especially deserts.
Behaviour
Pros:
Extremely beautiful, elegant, affectionate, loyal, clever, and wickedly humorous dogs who are not merely “pets” but rather “members of the family.” Clean and “cat like.”
Cons:
Will bolt and run long distances chasing after perceived prey if not kept on leash or in a securely fenced yard (with a 6’ plus fence—they are athletic and can leap very high in a single bound). Ashfan Hounds have a tendency to NOT come when called. Because of their size, they often “counter surf” and jump up on furniture (including the kitchen table!). Ashfan Hounds require significant amounts of grooming to keep their tresses from becoming matted.
Extremely beautiful, elegant, affectionate, loyal, clever, and wickedly humorous dogs who are not merely “pets” but rather “members of the family.” Clean and “cat like.”
Cons:
Will bolt and run long distances chasing after perceived prey if not kept on leash or in a securely fenced yard (with a 6’ plus fence—they are athletic and can leap very high in a single bound). Ashfan Hounds have a tendency to NOT come when called. Because of their size, they often “counter surf” and jump up on furniture (including the kitchen table!). Ashfan Hounds require significant amounts of grooming to keep their tresses from becoming matted.
Additional Information
Domestication
Originally bred as an endurance sight hunter, the Ashfan hound
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Used predominately for hunting and herding, although it is not uncommon to see them raised as companions.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Native to Ashfanibad, however the breed has spread to the Oristani territories.
Average Intelligence
Out of all the canine breeds the Ashfan Hound is considered one of the most intelligent, extremely clever. Very effective at Obedience, Agility, Herding, Hunting, and Tracking.
Ashfan Hound (Blink Dog)
Lawful Good
Armor Class: 13
Hit Points: 22 (4d8+4)
Speed: 70 ft
STR: 12 (+1), DEX: 17 (+3), CON: 12 (+1), INT: 11(+0), WIS: 11(+0)
Skills: Perception (+3), Stealth (+5)
Senses: Passive Perception 13
Languages: Blink Dog, Understands Common but can't speak it
Challange: 1/4 (50xp)
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Abilities:
Keen Hearing and Smell: The dog has advantage on Wisdon (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell
Actions:
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach: 5 ft, one target, Hit: 4 (1d6+1), piercing damage
The Ashfan Hound has the ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks and to avoid harm
Lawful Good
Armor Class: 13
Hit Points: 22 (4d8+4)
Speed: 70 ft
STR: 12 (+1), DEX: 17 (+3), CON: 12 (+1), INT: 11(+0), WIS: 11(+0)
Skills: Perception (+3), Stealth (+5)
Senses: Passive Perception 13
Languages: Blink Dog, Understands Common but can't speak it
Challange: 1/4 (50xp)
Proficiency Bonus: +2
Abilities:
Keen Hearing and Smell: The dog has advantage on Wisdon (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell
Actions:
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach: 5 ft, one target, Hit: 4 (1d6+1), piercing damage
The Ashfan Hound has the ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks and to avoid harm
Lifespan
10-14 years average
Average Height
Males: 26"-28" at shoulder
Females: 24"-26" at shoulder
Females: 24"-26" at shoulder
Average Weight
Males: 60 lbs
Females: 50 lbs
Females: 50 lbs
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Red, Black, Cream, Blue (grey/silver), Black & Tan, Black & Silver (a light to white cream), Brindle (“striped” in a combination of colors). Some with a “black mask”, some referred to as “Domino” (a “reverse mask”, dark “widows peak” on the head; light colored coat with dark “saddle”).
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