Ossies

Basic Information

Anatomy

They are large canine creatures, smaller than wolves but larger than most domesticated dogs. Ossies share many most of their physical traits with their cousins, but are distinct due to many bony growths that cover their bodies, much larger teeth, and in general, much more harsh bone structure.

Growth Rate & Stages

When compared to other canines their life cycle is identical until an Ossie reaches around one year old, after which they begin to heavily shed and suffer from extreme pain as the bone plates begin to grow in. This period of extreme discomfort lasts around 2-3 weeks, after which follows a period of disorientation and sluggish movement as the Ossie attempts to get used to its new carapace.

Ecology and Habitats

Ossies are fairly well adapted to the badlands as they lack a large amount of fur and can survive off of small amounts of fossilwater when paired with the blood of freshly killed prey.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Ossies eat an absurd amount of food, and are accustomed to both hunting and scavenging.

Biological Cycle

An Ossies plates tend to continue growing, when they begin to get old their faces tend to get covered by their own plates. extremely old Ossies may need some form of surgery in order to continue breathing.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They seem to stay together with family much longer than other canines, resulting in much larger packs.

Domestication

Domestication is very easy, they even tend to self domesticate in towns that produce large landfills and garbage dumps.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

They are excellent war beasts or hunting hounds, particularly when fighting very large or dangerous game.

Average Intelligence

They are very stupid, around Borzoi levels of intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Due to the bone plating they grow, they can sometimes grow over their eyes, ears, and/or noses, which severely impacts their sensory abilities.

Scientific Name

Ossicanine

Origin/Ancestry

Eastern Sildais, Western Lemaign, and Northern Tassyr

Lifespan

They tend to live around as long as other canines, give or take some years.

Conservation Status

They are well spread and somewhat populous.

Average Physique

They are above average in athleticism but slower than other canines due to their carapace.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their bones and fur tend to be white or light tan.