Dario Wolfdog

"The intelligence, regalness, independence, and danger of a wolf combined with the loyalty, diversity, companionship, and obedience of a dog. All in one package. That's a Dario." - Costia Griffin 

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Darios vary greatly depending on the generation and the mixture within the individual.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dario Wolfdogs(Darios) are mainly carnivorous animals like their wolf ancestors but can consume and derive nutrients from vegetables and fruits. They have shown a preference for raw meat.

Additional Information

Domestication

Darios are the result of approximately 3 decades of dog and wolf breeding. Their wolf heritage is still close to the surface and they are often bred with full wolves as well as other Darios.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dario Wolfdogs are a very versatile breed and can do almost anything with the right dog and the right training. More common uses include

Security

Darios are the most commonly used breed when it comes to anything security-related in Dovahnor. From guarding to military-trained attack dogs, their natural sense of suspicion and wariness has made them excellent for this line of work and was their initial purpose when created. 

Hunting/Retrieving

Darios, when trained well enough, can hunt and kill large prey animals without human guidance and not eat what they kill. Younger dogs will usually start out as retrievers in order to learn not to consume what they catch. Reliability and independence are strong traits within this breed.

Livestock herding/protection

Darios work well with various livestock, from chickens to bison, as their intelligence and pack mentality allow them to work together to usher animals wherever they want them to go. They are also extremely protective of what they consider theirs and will dive headfirst into danger in order to protect their pack.

Search and Rescue

With a strong sense of smell and the ability to travel far and quickly over different types of terrain, Darios have become amazing search dogs. They track everything from missing people to bombs and drugs with a pass rate stronger than any other breed of dog.

Medical

Darios can rarely become therapy dogs and service dogs. However, these Darios are considered outliers and the exception. Due to their high activity level and need for strong leadership they do not do well with owners who need them for medical reasons. They can sess out weaknesses in their owners and if physically or mentally debilitating Darios will not hesitate to go rogue and do as they please. However, they have been used to sniff out some infectious diseases before the beginning of visible symptoms.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dario Wolfdogs only reside in Dovahnor at they are original breed created by Costia Griffin and Wolf Taylor.

Average Intelligence

Dario Wolfdogs possess above-average amounts of intelligence. They are easily trained but require a firm hand and constant reinforcement during training. After learning what is expected of them, they perform their duties without being asked. However, their intelligence can often get them in trouble.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Facultative mutual symbiosis with Human

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Naming styles vary from person to person, the most traditional style also known as a "show" name involves naming a puppy something similar to the parent of its sex or a combination between parents.

Example

Mother: Lucid Dreams

Father: Storm

Potential puppy names: Thundering Nightmare, Lightning, REM, Daydream

Scientific Name

Canis lupus

Origin/Ancestry

North American gray wolves, Belgian Malinois, Timber wolves, German Shepherd, Border Collie, Northern Inuit Dog, Leonberger, Siberian Husky

Lifespan

12 to 20 years

Conservation Status

Darios are a legally restricted breed. They are only to allowed to be owned by citizens of Dovahnor. People caught selling Darios without a license and to foreigners/non-citizens can be charged with several felonies.

Average Height

28 inch to 34 inch

Average Weight

100 to 200lbs

Average Physique

Darios come in long, medium, or short coats. This typically depends on the generation of the dog and what percentage of which breed was included in the individual's lineage.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dario Wolfdogs come in a variety of colors due to their extremely mixed heritage, while their markings remain fairly simple and closer to the pattern of wolves. No color or pattern disqualifies a Dario.

Colors

• White

• Cream

• Tan

• Fawn

• Red

• Auburn

• Brown

• Liver

• Gray

• Blue/Lilac

• Dark Gray

• Black

Most common markings

• Sable

• Blanket/Saddle

• Mask/Marked

• Accents

• Pangare

Rarer markings

• Piebald

• Dun

• Merle/Double Merle

• Ticking/Flecking

• Starmarks

• Tan/Red/Cream points

• Brindle/Reverse Brindle

Discovered by

Costia Griffin