Aerenois

Written by Pookas Kreations

This dog looks like a cross between a Husky and a Malinois. They are intelligent, loyal, friendly, protective and active.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Some few have evolved to have winged arms instead of leathery wings, and some even rarer have evolved to have wings like a pegasus.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They commonly show a pack mentality and are often used to herd sheep and goats.

Domestication

They are hard-working animals, and love to be challenged. They are prized for their capacity to learn complex tasks and commands quickly and accurately.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

This is a working dog for tasks including detection of odors such as explosives, accelerants, ores, and narcotics; tracking suspects in police work, and search and rescue missions.

Facial characteristics

Black mask and ears, narrow face and long nose, with intelligent appraising eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Mostly in the Skylands, or Treelands, but occasionally, elsewhere.

Average Intelligence

Average Intelligence

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Most Aerenois are only given first names, but for revered lines, they are given a surname as well. Surnames are usually the owners.

History

Since the raising of the Skylands, it has evolved many adaptations, including being able to "swim" through the air and gliding. Some are able to glide from place to place with the aid of a membrane similar to a flying squirrels patagium; while others have grown bat-like membranous wings stretching from their front leg to their rear. Neither of these allows for true flight, but with the use of low gravity, wind currents, and thermals, it is the closest they can get. They also have long tails, that can flatten so they can be used to steer while airborne. Their bones are also hollow./p]

Are rare few Aerenois have evolved the ability to mimic words, or even talk.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

They work for Skygnomes and at times are even treated as almost equals.

Lifespan

20 years.

Average Height

24 inches.

Average Weight

60 lbs.

Average Physique

Slim but muscular.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their coat is usually fawn, mahogany, and black. They can vary greatly in appearance, as they were bred for function not form. The base color is fawn to mahogany and tan with a black mask and black ears with some degree of black tipping on the hairs, giving an overlay appearance. The color tends to be lighter with less black agouti or overlay on the dog's underside, breeching, and inner leg. White markings on the tips of the toes and the chest often show as well.