Dogs

A domesticated relative to the wolf, the dog is a common companion to humans who sees their pack instincts as loyalty and friendship. Dogs have been heavily bred to produce races with different purposes, so can vary greatly in size and weight. The average dog stands between 50 and 70 centimeters tall and weigh between 15 and 30 kg. A dog can live between 10 and 15 years of age. Dogs can be found wherever there are humans, both domesticated and feral. Feral dogs usually live in packs of up to 10 animals.

Bloodhound
The Bloodhound specializes in tracking, using its exceptional smell. They are large dogs, weighting 30 kg and standing 60 centimeters tall. Originally used for tracking both dear and boar they are sometimes also used to track humans.

Herding dog
Small and agile, Herding dogs are breed for herding animals – usually smaller species such as sheep and goats. They weigh about 15kg and stand 50 centimeters of the ground.

Hunting dog
The Hunting dog is used for hunting and relies primarily on its smell when doing so. Hunting dogs are tough and larger than the average dog, weighing in about 40 kg and standing 65 centimeters tall.

Racing dog
The Racing dog is primarily used for sport and hunting and relies on its great speed. It is a tall and slender dog, reaching a height of 70 centimeters and weighing 35 kg.

War dog
As the largest dog breed the war dog is used for combat. They are extremely large, standing 80 centimeters tall and their muscular bodies’ weight up to 90 kg. They are usually savage and no easy dogs to handle or train.

Watchdog
The Watchdog is breed to guard property, usually by alerting the dog’s owner by barking if intruders are detected. Watchdogs weight about 30 kg and are 55 centimeters tall.

Working dog
The Working dog is breed for hard labor and is compactly built and able to pull heavy loads. A working dog weights about 20 kg and stand 55 centimeters off the ground.