History
The Rifle is the oldest of the canine breeds, and derived from a group of wild canines that were the first to be contacted by the Sky Gods. Every other dog breed can be traced back to this one group, but enough generations and out-crossing has occurred that most of these breeds are no longer closely related.
The Jaro breed group was next to evolve, and three family types were formed, the Southern, Northern and finally the Petite, which is a younger type and therefore less common.
The Taiga Gazal began to evolve in the open taiga, fields and plains. It was only generations later that the Steppe Gazal type formed, after individuals of the Taiga breed dispersed to the desert and adapted to the biome.
The Royale Rifle breed took shape after a group of Rifles settled down at the coast. The two breeds are still quite closely related, but temperament and lifestyle vary greatly between the two.
A lot of crossbreeding has occured between several families over the years, and some of the newer breeds can be traced back to these breedings.
The King's Hall hound is the result of generations of Rifle Royales crossbreeding with Taiga Gazals. This new breed is a lot thicker than their relatives, and has adapted to living in thick forests where brute force and a thick skin is often needed to break through the thick brush.
One of the most unusual breeds that has evolved through crossbreeding is Vildmarkens Terrier. This breed can be traced back to the Rifle and Petite Jaro.
It is currently the smallest of all breeds, and has adapted to a life underground where they are safe from all the dangers above.
The Taiga Lion is currently the only known intelligent feline species that can be found at Aedra. Unlike the Zioqa species, these cats have adapted to a life on the plains.
Canines
(Survival rate is based on how many individuals of that breed has died, and how common that breed is on Aedra.)
Southern Jaro
Coat types: Link
Boreal
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the tail and thighs.
Tundra
Thick, compact coat. The coat will get drastically shorter during the summer.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Feathered
A thick coat with a thinner layer of undercoat. May be wavy in texture or straight. Longer fur present on the cheeks, chest, belly, underarms, thighs and tail, sometimes even the paws.
Anatomy:
Deep chest with long, muscular legs. Clearly defined tuck and high withers. Tail either held in a soft curl or straight, reaching down to the hocks. Paws firm and compact, oval-shaped. Wide head with strong jaws.
Slight slope to the croup.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 70-73cm / 27.5-28.7in
Females: 65-70cm/ 25.5-27.5in
Rarity:
Very common
Survival rate:
70%
Northern Jaro
Coat types: Link
Boreal
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the tail and thighs.
Tundra
Thick, compact coat. The coat will get drastically shorter during the summer.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Feathered
A thick coat with a thinner layer of undercoat. May be wavy in texture or straight. Longer fur present on the cheeks, chest, belly, underarms, thighs and tail, sometimes even the paws.
Anatomy:
Broad head with ears set far apart, triangular ears that are either erect or lean gently down without flopping over. Somewhat round head with a thick, square muzzle. Eyes should be small and oval-shaped.
Deep chest and thick legs. The tuck should be highly visible and the tail either held in a soft curl or straight, reaching down to the hocks but not further. The paws are round and firm.
Tail can either be straight or curled, reaching the hocks.
Curled tails should be held in a gentle bow above the back, never curled too tight.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 70-73cm/ 27.5-28.7in
Females: 65-70cm/ 25.5-27.5in
Rarity:
Common
Survival rate:
70%
Petite Jaro
Coat types: Link
Boreal
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the tail and thighs.
Tundra
Thick, compact coat. The coat will get drastically shorter during the summer.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Feathered
A thick coat with a thinner layer of undercoat. May be wavy in texture or straight. Longer fur present on the cheeks, chest, belly, underarms, thighs and tail, sometimes even the paws.
Anatomy:
Body length should be corresponding to the height of the withers. Tail softly curled over the back or hanging straight. Tip of the tail should reach the hocks.
Somewhat deep chest, clearly defined croup. Strong, powerful legs and round, small paws.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 44-50cm / 17.3-19.6in
Females: 39-45cm/15.3-17.7in
Rarity:
Very rare
Survival rate:
30%
Rifle Dog
Coat types: Link
Boreal
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the tail and thighs.
Long
Long, silky hair, may be wavy in texture or straight. Fringes along the cheeks.
Tundra
Thick double coat.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Anatomy:
Athletic and muscular with strong, thick legs.
Firm hocks and pasterns, straight topline with a heavily sloping croup. Level back but may gently slope during fast, extended trot.
Tail reaches beyond the hocks and may even touch the ground when resting. Tails are either straight or sabre shaped
Somewhat thin head with a long muzzle, straight
nose-bridge or with a slight roman shape. Flat forehead. Medium-sized, oval eyes.
The ears are tall and erect with the tip of the ears curled inwards. Size of ears may wary.
The movement is outreaching, extended, enabling the dog to cover a great distance in a short amount of time without wasting too much energy.
The joints are much more flexible compared to other breeds, giving the Rifle more agility. Some dogs have even perfected the skill of tree-climbing.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 65-70cm / 25.5-27.5in Females: 60-65cm / 23.6-25.5
Rarity:
Common
Survival rate:
70%
Rifle Royale
Coat types: Link
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch.
Crown
Similar to the smooth coat, but with fur growing in the opposite direction on the neck, creating a crest.
Ridgeback may be present in all coats.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Feathered
A thick coat with a thinner layer of undercoat. May be wavy in texture or straight. Longer fur present on the chest, belly, underarms, thighs and tail, sometimes even the paws.
Boreal
Thick, compact coat. The coat will get drastically shorter during the summer.
Throne
Similar to Feral except much of the fur on the neck grows the opposite direction.
Anatomy:
Wide head with a few wrinkles present at the top of the forehead. Ears should be thin, naturally prick with the tips curling inwards. Round, slightly angled eyes that gives off an intense expression.
Nose- bridge straight or with a slight roman shape. Pronounced stop.
Thick neck with lots of skin. Compact body with long and powerful legs and compact paws. Very deep chest with
a visible tuck-up.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate rainforest
temperate coast, tropical savannah
Height:
Males 70-75cm / 27.5-29.5in
Females 67-70cm / 26.3-27.5
Rarity:
Very rare
Survival rate:
80%
Taiga Gazal
Coat types: Link
Smooth
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Feathered
A thick coat with a thinner layer of undercoat. May be wavy in texture or straight. Longer fur present on the chest, belly, underarms, thighs and tail, sometimes even the paws.
Long
Heavy, thick and silky coat. Long fur on legs, reaching down to the paws.
Anatomy:
Long body with thick, powerful legs. The paws are be oval with well-curved and closed toes.
Large, heavy ears that lay closely to the cheek.
Straight muzzle. Large, oval eyes.
Tail reaches the hocks and may be straight or gently curled over the back.
Thick thighs, deep chest with a pronounced tuck-up. Broad shoulders and a long, muscular neck.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate grassland, tropical savannah,
semi-deserts
Height:
Males: 65-70cm/25.6-27.6in Females: 60-65cm/23.6-25.6in
Rarity:
Common
Survival rate:
70%
Steppe Gazal
Coat types: Link
Velvet
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch. May or may not have a Ridge.
Mantelet
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch, with straight short fur present on the ears, chest, and tail. May or may not have a Ridge.
Tumbleweed
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch, with long wavy fur present on the ears, chest, and tail. May or may not have a Ridge.
Satin
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch, with straight long fur present on the ears, chest, and tail. May or may not have a Ridge.
Bell Sleeves
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch, with straight long fur present on the ears, legs, chest, and tail. May or may not have a Ridge.
Luxe
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch, with thick curly fur on the head, ears, and tail. May or may not have a Ridge.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair. May or may not have a Ridge.
Anatomy:
Long head with powerful jaws and a somewhat small nose. Large, alert eyes. Ears should hang low and close to the cheek. Tip of the ear stops a bit below the cheek. The stop is slightly pronounced. Nose bridge straight or slightly roman shaped.
Long with a somewhat straight front. Shoulders are muscular without appearing too bulky. Pasterns long but firm. The paws are strong, round and of great size both width and length. Powerful hindlegs of good length and well angulated.
The movement should be fluid, resilient and extremely elegant. The tail should curl into a gentle bow and form a tight curl at the tip.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate grassland, tropical savannah,
semi-deserts
Height:
Males: 68-74cm / 26.7-29.1in
Females: 63-69cm / 24.8-27.1in
Rarity:
Uncommon
Survival rate:
80%
King's Hall Hound
Coat types: Link
Smooth
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch.
Double
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the neck, withers, tail, and thighs.
Tundra
Heavy, thick and silky coat. Long fur on legs, reaching down to the paws.
Throne
Smooth coat with a ridge of long wild fur along the neck, spine, belly, and chest. Fur may be longer on the tail.
Anatomy:
Large, wide head with visible wrinkles on forehead. Heavy jowls, tight skin around the eyes. The stop is very deep, leading to a straight or slightly roman shaped muzzle. The muzzle should never tilt upwards or have too much of a brachy appearance. Teeth form a tight scissor bite.
Large but light-weight ears that form a V-shape, in line with the skull without much interruption.
Kind, round and alert eyes. Lips are moderately thick
Long, powerful neck. Strong, wide shoulders. Straight legs with firm, oval-shaped paws. The chest is deep and moderately wide.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate rainforest,
temperate coast
Height:
Males: 60-65cm / 23.6-25.5in
Females: 57-62cm / 22.4-24.4in
Rarity:
Rare
Survival rate:
80%
Vildmarkens Terrier
Coat types:
Smooth
The hair should grow so tight and strong that the skin does not appear when pressure is applied to the fur.
Only allowed part for fur to be longer is on the muzzle with a short beard present in both genders, and on the paws, covering the claws. Females may have shorter beard than males.
Feral
Of similar length as the wire-coat but curled. Somewhat rough to the touch except for softer hair present on the ears and the shorter coated areas of the body.
Anatomy:
Elongated, with a defined stop. Straight nose bridge or with a slight roman shape. Ears should be large and V-shaped, somewhat thick and positioned high on the head and fall tightly to the cheek. Ears triangular, with or without eyebrows.
Long, slender neck but not too thin, usually with a light swirl of fur running on both sides of the neck, reaching the base of the ear.
Somewhat long body, back should not look short nor weak. Deep chest, wide set between front and back legs. Thick, muscular thighs. Paws should be round and compact. The tail should either be natural semi-long bob tail or reaching the hocks. Long tails should bend over the back, but never curl.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate rainforest,
temperate forest, temperate grassland
Height:
Males: 48-55cm / 18.8-21.6in
Females: 42-48cm/ 16.5-18.8in
Rarity:
Rare
Survival rate:
80%
Great Vildy
Coat types: Link
Smooth
A short coat with longer fur present on the thighs, tail and muzzle, forming a beard.
Boreal
A thicker double-coat with longer fur present over the back and neck. Beard present.
Feral
Much longer fur along the back and neck, frizzy tail.
Beard present.
Anatomy:
Body less square than their smaller cousins but should still have a terrier-like look. Tail carried high, either as natural bobtail or of medium-length. Long tails should be carried in a gentle curve above the back. Aside from the ears, the neck is one of the most defining traits in this breed, it should be long, thin yet muscular. The shoulders and shoulder blades should be clearly outlined.
Long, narrow head with a defined stop. Large, friendly eyes, tight lips. Ears carried high and close together in a sharp V-shape. The tip of the ear should reach down to the line of the eyes.
Preferred biomes:
Temperate rainforest,
temperate forest, temperate grassland
Height:
Males: 65-70cm / 25-27.5in
Females: 60-65cm / 23.6-25.5in
Rarity:
Rare
Survival rate:
80%
Akiulfr
Coat types: Link
Boreal
Tundra
Feral
Anatomy:
Long body, with muscular legs.
Thick neck, leading up to a wide head with a long, straight muzzle.
Large, oval eyes and prick, sharp ears.
Clearly defined tuck and high withers.
Tail either held in a soft curl or straight, reaching down to the hocks or a lot further. Paws firm and compact, oval-shaped.
Slight slope to the croup.
Structure of the body may wary in the first and second generation of Akiulfrs.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 70-75cm / 27.5-29.5in
Females: 65-70cm / 25.5-27.5in
Sabre length: 9cm / 3.5in
Rarity:
Extremely rare
Survival rate:
90%
Liulfr
Coat types: Link
Boreal
A thick double-coat. The texture of the undercoat is short, soft hair. Shorter hair on the head and legs. Longer hair on the tail and thighs.
Feral
Double-coat that looks wild and primal. Much longer hair is present on the withers, extending down to the back. Long hair on the front legs while the hind legs will have shorter hair.
Preferred biomes:
Montane, boreal forest,
temperate grassland,
temperate forest
Height:
Males: 79-84cm / 31.1-33in
Females: 73-79cm / 28.7-31.1in
Sabre length: 13cm / 5.1in
Rarity:
Extinct
Survival rate:
Extinct
Classic Rifle
Coat types:
Boreal
Double coat with longer fur present along the throat and chest, called "silk".
The coat is very thick and compact, and the tail shouldn't look too bushy.
Anatomy:
Somewhat square, heavy set body but muscular and athletic. Ears either prick, semi-prick or dropped. Prick ears have a visible curl at the tip, same as their cousins Rifle and Rifle Royale.
Preferred biomes:
n/a
Height:
Males: 67-72 cm / 26.3-28.3in Females: 62-67 cm / 24.4-26.3in
Rarity:
n/a
Survival rate:
n/a
Rabisu
Coat types:
An almost completely hairless coat, with some hair present on the tail.
A very thin coat, no undercoat, with longer fur present on the tail and neck.
Anatomy:
Tall and slender, with elongated and powerful toes that makes it easy to grip and hold.
The hindpaws have long dewclaws that helps the creature climb with ease.
The tail may be bobbed or long and reach below the hocks.
The head is triangular in shape, the jaws long, with two upper canines present.
Preferred biomes:
Underground in tropical biomes
Height:
Males: 65-70cm / 25.5-27.5in Females: 60-65cm / 23.6-25.5
Rarity:
Extremely rare
Survival rate:
80%
Felines
Taiga Lion
Coat types: Link
Smooth
Thin layer of shiny fur, smooth to the touch. May or may not have feathered cheeks.
Bearded
A harsh, dense coat with longer fur on the chin, cheeks,
chest, elbows, and belly.
Half-mane
A smooth coat with much longer hair starting at the throat , covering the entire chest and belly.
Full mane
A thick double coat with long fur covering mostly the chest, belly and tail.
Anatomy:
Long athletic body, with very broad shoulders.
Thick, muscular thighs, providing extreme jump power.
Wide head, with short, powerful jaws.
Preferred biomes:
Tropical savannah, cold desert, temperate grassland, semi-desert
Height:
Males: 65-75cm / 25.5-27.5in Females: 60-65cm / 23.6-25.5
Rarity:
Common
Survival rate:
80%
Zioqa
Coat types: Link
Winter
Anatomy:
Long body with broad ribs and muscular legs.
Built to easily stalk prey and climb trees.
Preferred biomes:
Tropical savannah, cold desert, temperate grassland, semi-desert
Height:
Males: 60-70cm / 23.6-27.5in
Females: 57-64cm / 22.4-25.1in
Rarity:
Rare
Survival rate:
80%
Forngrym
Coat types:
Short fur layered with a thick undercoat that protects against harsh weather.
Similar coat with longer tufts of fur along the chest, stomach and back.
A coat with much longer hair along the chest, stomach, back and shoulders. Slightly longer fur along the cheeks.
Anatomy:
Somewhat short body but with a flexible spine, the legs are long and muscular, giving the feline immense power while hunting, swimming and jumping. Their climbing technique is far superior to the Taiga lion.
The skull is broad but slimmer than a Taiga, forming a sharp V shape with clear cheekbones.
The chin is well pronounced, with thick sabres forming around the jaws.
Similar to the Liulfr, they're able to open their jaws in a much wider degree compared to the other species.
Preferred biomes:
Boreal, tundra, temperate
Height:
Males: 80-90cm / 31.4-35.4in
Females: 72-80cm / 28.3-31.4
Sabre length: 13cm / 5.1in
Rarity:
Extremely rare
Survival rate:
60%
