Allowed Species

**Milena** Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:47 am

If there are any species you wish to play that are not on here, please contact a staff member and we'll talk it through. We're not really tight about this stuff as long as you keep it semi-realistic. p:

WOLVES
Mixed wolf species are completely fine. Be creative!

GRAY WOLF
• 31 - 38 inches
• 79 - 99 pounds
• winter fur is long and bushy, and predominantly a mottled gray in colour, although nearly pure white, red, or brown to black also occur
• abdomen is pulled in, and its neck heavily muscled

RED WOLF
• 26 - 34 inches
• 35 - 41 pounds
• coat is long and coarse
• both muzzles and legs are long

EASTERN (TIMBER) WOLF
• 26 - 38 inches
• 55 - 115 pounds
• pale grayish-brown pelt
• coyote-like appearance

MEXICAN WOLF
• 27 - 35 inches
• 60 - 82 pounds
• broad head, long ears, thick neck and typically shorter tail
• a trail of black fur along the back is common

MACKENZIE VALLEY WOLF
• 33 - 39 inches
• 90 - 170 pounds
• thick long limbs built for traversing through rough terrain
• deep chest allows the wolf to breathe more efficiently at higher altitudes

GREAT PLAINS WOLF
• 30 - 39 inches
• 60 - 110 pounds
• may have a coat of gray, black or buff with red-ish colouring
• very similar attributes to that of the Mackenzie Valley Wolf

EURASIAN WOLF (introduced)
• 33 - 39 inches
• 105 - 149 pounds
• narrow head as well as higher and closer ears
• slender loins and long legs

ALASKAN TUNDRA WOLF
• 22 - 31 inches
• 77 - 176 pounds
• fur is generally completely white, ranging from white to cream-white with darker fur along the spine and tail
• known to live in small packs or alone

ARCTIC WOLF
• 25 - 29 inches
• 99 - 154 pounds
• thoroughly insulated fur
• they can survive in sub-zero temperatures for years, in absolute darkness for five months per year, and without food for weeks

YUKON WOLF
• 38 - 45 inches
• 150 - 177 pounds
• typically has black fur with gray and brown markings
• long-bodied

HYBRIDS
Below is a list of all wolf hybrid possibilities. All the domestic dogs mentioned can be crossed with any of the allowed wolf species (just make sure that their physical structure adds up accordingly to the genetics). Remember that purebred dogs aren't allowed in roleplay as their chances of surviving in the mountain regions are slim, only hybrids guys!

ALASKAN MALAMUTE X (WOLF OF CHOICE)
• Malamute's are large considering they're domesticated dogs, being about 22 - 25 inches tall, and weighing in at 74 - 85 pounds. No matter which wolf they are crossed with, the hybrid will still have a considerably strong and firm structure
• depending on the percentage of wolf in the hybrid, there is a chance the wolf will have a tail which goes upwards
• fur length will become shorter

GERMAN SHEPHERD X (WOLF OF CHOICE)
• German Shepherds weight 48 - 88 pounds, and are about 23 - 27 inches tall. They can either become slimmer of sturdier, it varies on which wolf they are mixed with
• their large and erect ears will remain similar to how they already are
• glossy double coat will most likely become a bit more rough

SIBERIAN HUSKY X (WOLF OF CHOICE)
• Husky's are about 20 - 25 inches tall, and they weigh in at 35 - 60 pounds. As well, even though husky's can withstand unbelievable temperatures they will have typical habits such as often curling up with their tails over faces and noses in order to provide additional warmth
• fur length will shorten and become firmer
• possibility of a sickle tail to remain

OTHER

MANED WOLF (introduced)
• 28 - 44 inches
• 44 - 76 pounds
• fur of the maned wolf may be reddish brown to golden orange on the sides with long, black legs and a distinctive black mane
• distinctive odour

DINGO (introduced)
• 22 - 26 inches
• 29 - 44 pounds
• fur colour is mostly sandy to reddish brown, but can include tan patterns and sometimes be black, light brown, or white
• broad head, a pointed muzzle and fairly flat skull