Orc Mastiff
These massive canines are bred specifically for beasts of burden and are known for their devotion to their imprinted owners. They are not removed from their mother until they have been selected by a 'parent' and then they match the smell and sight of their parent making an immovable bond between them.
The dog is then permanently 'attached' to their parent, through all travels and all adversity. These animals are considered by some as, just small horses, but they can carry their weight in packs making them great for long-distance travel with gear and food. They are tireless and are as sure-footed as any mule.
If their parent dies from natural causes they will stay with the body for as long as they have strength and breath, at which time they will inevitably die at their parents side. It is not uncommon to find the bones of a dog lying next to or even on top of their parent's bones.
Basic Information
Anatomy
| Orcus Caninis Magna | MALE | FEMALE |
| HEIGHT | 33" - 36" | 30" - "36" |
| WEIGHT | 195# - 225# | 170# - 200# |
| COAT | short and weather-resistant | |
| COLOR | tan to auburn to black (mixed/brindled) | |
| LIFE SPAN | 15-25 years |
Genetics and Reproduction
Mating season is normally in the early winter to late spring and 1-3 pups are born a year later
Growth Rate & Stages
Born blind for the first 2-3 weeks of their lives. Are considered fully grown after a year and are still considered pups until at least 2 years of age
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivorous but is capable of going a full week without water and 10 days without food.
Behaviour
These large beasts have an extremely docile temperament and are very difficult to get agitated. This however does not mean they can't be goaded. These dogs are single-minded in their devotion to their imprinted 'parent' to the point they will either plant themselves in one spot, until either their owner gives the command to move or will simply just walk away in the direction of their owner.
If they are forcibly moved they will either attempt to bite the one trying to move them or they will simply lay flat on the ground making themselves as immobile as possible.
Newborns are never handled directly but with either large tongs or boiled leather gloves to not imprint a 'parent smell' on the new pup.
Additional Information
Average Intelligence
Considered extremely intelligent and very trainable
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have been known to travel hundreds (stories exist of over a thousand) miles over land to return to their "parent". These animals have an incredible sense of smell and can follow a scent across most terrains except moving water.
100% tracking < trail is less than 60 days old
85% tracking - between 61-120 days old
60% tracking - between 121-180 days old
45% tracking - between 181-240 days old
30% tracking - between 241-300 days old
15% tracking - between 301-360 days old
Geographic Distribution
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