Maned Hunting Dog
Large and Ranging, Manned Hunting Dogs can be trained to hunt for humans.
Although wild in nature, if reared from pups they can become very loyal.
Although wild in nature, if reared from pups they can become very loyal.
Basic Information
Anatomy
They have retractile claws, large canine teeth and a very distinctive mane.
Genetics and Reproduction
Male and female reproduce young, female carries pups for about 12 weeks, usual litter size five or six pups.
Growth Rate & Stages
The reach their full size (approximately 1 metre in height on all fours) by around 18 months of age.
In peak health they weigh as much as 80 KG.
In peak health they weigh as much as 80 KG.
Ecology and Habitats
Mostly plains dwellers in the wild. They tend to live in familialt packs of up to around 20 animals at the most.
Often considered predators, however, in the wild they tend to live more a scavenger lifestyle only ever hunting when absolutely necessary.
Often considered predators, however, in the wild they tend to live more a scavenger lifestyle only ever hunting when absolutely necessary.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Large carnivors mainly, however, they have capacity to eat a range of foods to suppliment their meat diet.
Behaviour
Loyal if raised as pups and given a roll to play.
Their size and stamina means they're able to run for miles without pause.
Their size and stamina means they're able to run for miles without pause.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Prediminantly a pack animal, their hierarchy is subtle but there is always a top male and female pair.
Domestication
Able to be domesticated, however, rarely done with a mature beast.
Raised from puppy they're loyal, easily trained, obedient and protective.
Raised from puppy they're loyal, easily trained, obedient and protective.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Frequently used as companion animals by hunters and rangers.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Packs can be found all over Ashnoor in plains areas with low to no humanoid population.
Average Intelligence
Considered a highly intelligent hound
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Keen sense of smell, acute hearing and, for a canine, excellent vision.
Scientific Name
Canine
Origin/Ancestry
Presumably wolves and Dire Wolves
Lifespan
10 - 12 years
Average Height
1 metre on all fours
Average Weight
up to 80 KG
Average Physique
Large chested solid and well muscled animals, particularly in the wild.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Usual colour is Dun Orange to Orche Yellow (In rare cases black). They have green eyes.
Geographic Distribution
