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Medium-Sized Dogs

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A super-floofy Shiba Inu.

MEDIUM-SIZED DOG
Role:
Family Pet
PL 2 (25), PL 3 (25) Defenses- Minion Rank 2, Sidekick Rank 5
Normal Version:
PL 1
STRENGTH -2 STAMINA 1 AGILITY 0
FIGHTING 1 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Athletics 4 (+2)
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 6 (+4, +2 Size)
Perception 2 (+4)

Advantages:
Fast Grab, Improved Hold

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +2 [2]
Speed 2 (8 mph) [2]

"Small Size" Shrinking 4 (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) -- (3 feet) [9]
(-1 Strength, +2 Defenses, +4 Stealth, -2 Intimidation)

Offense:
Unarmed +1 (-2 Damage, DC 13)
Natural Weapons +1 (+0 Damage, DC 15)
Initiative +0

Defenses:
Dodge +1 (DC 11), Parry +3 (DC 13), Toughness +1, Fortitude +2, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: -6 / Skills: 14--7 / Advantages: 4 / Powers: 16 / Defenses: 4 (25)

Medium-Sized Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

American Eskimo Dog: Smart working dog- renamed from "German Spitz" after WWI.
Keeshond: Very fluffy "spitz" dog type.
Finnish Spitz: Foxy-looking.
Shiba Inu: Incredibly-aloof fox-like dogs from Japan.
Irish Terrier: Progenitor of the long-legged terriers.
Kerry Blue Terrier: One of the largest terriers, with a "blue" coat.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier- PL 3 (27): Smaller-sized fighting dog. (FIGHTING +1)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Versatile farm dog.
Skye Terrier- PL 2 (27): Rugged fox & badger-hunter from Northern Ireland. (Favored Foe- Fox, Favored Foe- Badger)
Miniature Bull Terrier- PL 2 (26): The shrunken version of the Bull Terrier- little-known ratters. (Favored Foe- Rodents)
Field Spaniel: Docile unless hunting.

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Cocker Spaniel- PL 2 (27): Bird-hunters (named for hunting "woodcocks") turned companions- one of the best-loved breeds in the world. (Favored Foe- Birds, Perception +2)
American Water Spaniel: Aloof, curly-haired water dogs.
Brittany: Another skilled gundog.
Welsh Springer Spaniel: One of the oldest spaniels.
Boykin Spaniel: Bred in the Carolinas; another hunter.
Barbet: "Versatile gun dog" with wiry coat.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Very small, adorable Retrievers who specialize in mimicking foxes, which ducks for some reason are curious about, luring them to their deaths.
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: Small Dutch gundog.
Lagotto Romagnolo- PL 2 (26): Curly-haired waterfowl retrievers from the Itailan Renaissance. (Athletics 3- Limited to Swimming)

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German Pinscher- PL 2 (26): Bred to kill rats, it is the progenitor of the Min Pin & Doberman. (Favored Foe- Rodents)
Standard Schnauzer- PL 2 (26): The original Schnauzer, an "all-purpose" breed that could rat, herd, guard, and more. (Jack Of All Trades)
Shetland Sheepdog: Smaller version of the Collie, meant to survive in a harsher landscape.

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Puli- PL 3 (26): Like the Komondor, they have wiry coats for defense, but are much smaller. (Protection 1)
Norrbottenspets: Old spitz breed from Northern Europe.
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Herding Dogs

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A Border Collie.

HERDING DOG
Role:
Family Pet, Working Dog
PL 2 (27), PL 3 (27) Defenses- Minion Rank 2, Sidekick Rank 5
Normal Version:
PL 1
STRENGTH -2 STAMINA 1 AGILITY 0
FIGHTING 1 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Athletics 4 (+2)
Expertise (Herding) 4 (+6)
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 6 (+4, +2 Size)
Perception 2 (+4)

Advantages:
Fast Grab, Improved Hold

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +2 [2]
Speed 2 (8 mph) [2]

"Small Size" Shrinking 4 (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) -- (3 feet) [9]
(-1 Strength, +2 Defenses, +4 Stealth, -2 Intimidation)

Offense:
Unarmed +1 (-2 Damage, DC 13)
Natural Weapons +1 (+0 Damage, DC 15)
Initiative +0

Defenses:
Dodge +1 (DC 11), Parry +3 (DC 13), Toughness +1, Fortitude +2, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: -6 / Skills: 18--9 / Advantages: 4 / Powers: 16 / Defenses: 4 (27)

-Herding dogs can be family pets, but the "herding instinct" is so ingrained from generations of breeding that they can be found pushing children around and leading them. This gives them four ranks of "Herding", but only brings them to +6, since... well, they're dogs. On Shock's recommendation, I made it apply to Awareness, since they have this natural insight into where to go to "point" animals along.

Herding Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

Border Collie- PL 2 (27): Old mix of Roman & Viking dogs, becoming the greatest herder of them all thanks to its intelligence and speed. (Athletics +2, Herding -2)
Australian Cattle Dog- PL 2 (28): A bizarre mixture of Collie, Dalmation and DINGO, creating a hardy Australian herder. (Fort +1)
Canaan Dog: Intelligent Middle Eastern herder.
Finnish Lapphund: Colorful Finnish herder.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog: Meant to push dairy cattle up mountains.

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Icelandic Sheepdog: Small spitz-type dogs used by Vikings.
Norwegian Buhund: Another Viking-bred herding dog.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Another sheepdog.
Pumi: Oldest Hungarian sheepdog.
Spanish Water Dog- PL 2 (28): Waterfowl retriever and herder. (Perception +2)
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Re: Herding Dogs

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Jabroniville wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:53 am
-Herding dogs can be family pets, but the "herding instinct" is so ingrained from generations of breeding that they can be found pushing children around and leading them. This gives them four ranks of "Herding", but only brings them to +0, since... well, they're dogs.
I would let them use Awareness or Presence to herd. If you watch a good herding dog in action, I would put them at around +4 to +6 in skill. I've seen them herd toddlers quite effectively.
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Re: Herding Dogs

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Shock wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:56 am
Jabroniville wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:53 am
-Herding dogs can be family pets, but the "herding instinct" is so ingrained from generations of breeding that they can be found pushing children around and leading them. This gives them four ranks of "Herding", but only brings them to +0, since... well, they're dogs.
I would let them use Awareness or Presence to herd. If you watch a good herding dog in action, I would put them at around +4 to +6 in skill. I've seen them herd toddlers quite effectively.
Hm, yeah, okay! I went with Awareness since it's less work to change it, and I can kinda justify it as semi-insightful :).
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Re: Medium-Sized Dogs

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Jabroniville wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:37 am Medium-Sized Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

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Brittany: Another skilled gundog.
I have an uncle who raises Brittanies. One of them nearly knocked me off my feet once. I'm not sure I'd consider them "medium"...
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Re: Medium-Sized Dogs

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Ken wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:57 am
Jabroniville wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:37 am Medium-Sized Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

...
Brittany: Another skilled gundog.
I have an uncle who raises Brittanies. One of them nearly knocked me off my feet once. I'm not sure I'd consider them "medium"...
I’m just going by the AKC website and listed weights. Apparently they max out around 18 kg (40-ish lbs), which is pretty small.
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Hunting Dogs

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HUNTING DOG
Role:
Family Pet, Hunter's Aide
PL 2 (27), PL 3 (27) Defenses- Minion Rank 2, Sidekick Rank 5
Normal Version:
PL 1
STRENGTH -2 STAMINA 1 AGILITY 0
FIGHTING 1 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Athletics 4 (+2)
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 6 (+4, +2 Size)
Perception 6 (+8)

Advantages:
Fast Grab, Improved Hold

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +2 [2]
Speed 2 (8 mph) [2]

"Small Size" Shrinking 4 (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) -- (3 feet) [9]
(-1 Strength, +2 Defenses, +4 Stealth, -2 Intimidation)

Offense:
Unarmed +1 (-2 Damage, DC 13)
Natural Weapons +1 (+0 Damage, DC 15)
Initiative +0

Defenses:
Dodge +1 (DC 11), Parry +3 (DC 13), Toughness +1, Fortitude +2, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.
Disabled (Heat-Sensitive & Hard to Birth)- Bulldogs are easily-tired as they have difficulty breathing properly, and 80% of litters have to be delivered by Caesarian section.

Total: Abilities: -6 / Skills: 18--9 / Advantages: 4 / Powers: 16 / Defenses: 4 (27)

-A lot of breeds of dog are specialized hunters- many are designed for sight (picking out birds) or scent (tracking prey).

Hunting Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: Hardy French scenthounds.
Azawakh: West African sighthound.
Sloughi: Little-known short-haired sighthounds.

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English Springer Spaniel: "Springs" birds from hiding.
Basset Hound- PL 2 (30): Famous trackers with long, droopy faces. (Extended Scent +1, Perception +2)
Cirneco dell’Etna: Ancient Sicilian sighthounds.
English Cocker Spaniel- PL 2 (27): Fluffy-eared famous bird-hunters. (Favored Foe- Birds, Perception -2)
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Re: Jab's Animal Builds (Dog Builds!)

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My inlaws have a basset hound, a rescue from the pound.
Apparently in spite of being a super friendly dog to people, it tended to hunt any animal (other than cats, he's terrified of those) that were smaller than it was. And a few that were a bit bigger.
So it was a great pet, so long as you lived in the city and not on a farm.

It is kind of funny how this lazy dog turned laying around into a tactic for hunting birds. It would literally lay under the bird feeder for hours until a bird made the mistake of landing right next to it's mouth...
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Semi-Large Dogs

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SEMI-LARGE DOGS
Role:
Family Pet
PL 2 (22), PL 3 (22) Defenses- Minion Rank 2, Sidekick Rank 4
Normal Version:
PL 1
STRENGTH 0 STAMINA 1 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 3 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Athletics 6 (+6)
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 4 (+2)
Perception 2 (+4)

Advantages:
None

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Animal Physiology" Speed 2 (9 mph) [2]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +1 [1]

Offense:
Unarmed +3 (+0 Damage, DC 15)
Natural Weapons +3 (+1 Damage, DC 16)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +2 (DC 12), Parry +3 (DC 13), Toughness +1, Fortitude +2, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: 4 / Skills: 14--7 / Advantages: 0 / Powers: 8 / Defenses: 3 (22)

-Other Golden Retriever-sized dogs, these have varying purposes.

Semi-Large Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

Dalmatian: Famous symbol of firefighters and Disney movies. Become enormously popular every time another one comes out, but are famously inbred, and tend to be too rough for small children.

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Chow Chow: Big, ancient breed that may have led to the "spitz" line. Came from the Han Dynasty and may be even older- one of the oldest breeds in existence. "Chow Chow" kind of means "etcetera" in pigdin sailor languages.

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Shar Pei: Famously-wrinkly Chinese guardian dogs; also did herding. Charlotte famously described her boyfriend's uncircumcized penis as "Like a SHAR PEI!" in a Sex & the City episode.

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Poodle (Standard): Famous for its aristocratic hairstyle, they are stereotyped as spoiled "rich old lady" breeds, but are actually quite large and fit in their basic formation.
Airedale Terrier: The "King of Terriers" with great size and agility.

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American Staffordshire Terrier- PL 3 (26): Former fighting dogs, look bull terrier-like. (FIGHTING +2)

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Bull Terrier- PL 3 (24): Famous for their egg-shaped head, they are wonderfully cartoony. Created for bull-baiting, they are crosses of terriers & bulldogs to make the best of both. (FIGHTING +1)

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Afghan Hound- PL 2 (24): Famously aristocratic-looking dogs with long, silky ear-fur, they are actually highly athletic, and may be the oldest dog breed in existence, predating writing by a few thousand years. Believed to have come from the Middle East. (Athletics +2, Speed +1)

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English Foxhound- PL 2 (24): Projenitor of the foxhounds. (Perception +4)
American Foxhound- PL 2 (24): Famous foxhounds owned by George Washington. (Perception +4)
American English Coonhound- PL 2 (24): Hunt foxes by day and raccoons by night. (Perception +4)
Bluetick Coonhound- PL 2 (24): Mid-sized scenthound with "blue" markings. (Perception +4)
Redbone Coonhound- PL 2 (24): Red coonhounds. (Perception +4)
Treeing Walker Coonhound- PL 2 (24): Specialized at treeing raccoons. (Perception +4)
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen: High-strung working dog with a coat meant to avert brambles and other spikey things.

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Greyhound- PL 2 (24): Famously the fastest of all dog breeds- bred in Egypt 5,000 years ago. (Speed +2)
Harrier- PL 2 (24): "Harrier" is based on its nature as a hare-chaser. Unknown origins otherwise- nobody can agree where it came from. (Favored Foe- Rabbits & Hares, Great Endurance)
Plott Hound- PL 2 (23): Generic-looking coonhound. (Perception +2)

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Pharaoh Hound: Ancient breed originated in Malta, descended from Egyptian stock brought there by Phoenician traders. Big, wide ears and Greyhound-like bodies.

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Ibizan Hound: Similar origins and appearance to the Pharaoh Hound.

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Saluki: Another aristocratic-looking, silky-eared breed, they are around 7,000 years old and were the favorites of Pharaohs and Alexander the Great. Great sighthounds.
Norwegian Elkhound- PL 3 (25): Robust, hardy herders and shipmates to Vikings. (Great Endurance, STAMINA +1)
German Shorthaired Pointer- PL 2 (24): One of the best overall hunting dogs. (Perception +4)
Irish Water Spaniel- PL 2 (23): Another water dog. (Athletics +3- Limited to Swimming)

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Irish Setter- PL 2 (24): Famous bird-locating dog. (Perception +4)
Irish Red and White Setter- PL 2 (24): Pre-dates the larger Irish Setter. (Perception +4)

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Pointer- PL 2 (24): The original "pointer"- meant to point out prey to the hunters and hounds. (Perception +4)
German Wirehaired Pointer- PL 2 (24): All-weather hunter.
Spinone Italiano: Old hunter's companion.
Vizsla- PL 2 (24): Russian all-purpose hunting dog.
Wirehaired Vizsla- PL 2 (24): Sturdier version of the Viszla, with a more all-weather coat.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Another all-purpose hunting dog that could swim.

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Siberian Husky- PL 2 (25): Bred for sled-pulling in Siberia. (Power-Lifting 2, Great Endurance)
Samoyed- PL 2 (24): Also from Siberia, but best at herding. (Herding +4)
Portuguese Water Dog: Would help hunt for fish, and send messages across Portugese shipyards.
Bearded Collie: Scottish herding dog.
Belgian Sheepdog- PL 2 (24): Black Belgian shepherds. (Herding +4)
Belgian Malinois- PL 2 (24): Short-haired Belgian sheepdogs. (Herding +4)
Belgian Tervuren- PL 2 (24): Red & black Belgian sheepdog. (Herding +4)
Belgian Laekenois- PL 2 (24): Another shepherd, but versatile enough for other jobs. (Herding +4)
Australian Shepherd- PL 2 (24): Extremely colorful spotted sheepdogs. (Herding +4)
Berger Picard: Old French breed; looks like a generic "mutt" kind of.

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Collie- PL 2 (25): Famous for "Lassie", these are beautiful, majestic dogs, but are also intelligent, skilled Scottish herders. (Herding +4, Jack of All Trades)
Polish Lowland Sheepdog- PL 2 (24): Possibly bred from Hun dogs mixing with European breeds. (Herding +4)
Portuguese Podengo- PL 2 (24): All-purpose hunting dogs. (Perception +4)
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German Shepherd

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GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG (Canis lupus familiaris)
Role:
Family Pet, Police Dog
PL 4 (42)- Minion Rank 3, Sidekick Rank 9
Normal Version:
PL 2
STRENGTH 2 STAMINA 3 AGILITY 3
FIGHTING 5 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 7 (+5)
Perception 5 (+7)

Advantages:
Fast Grab, Improved Trip

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 6 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing, Tracking) [6]
"Animal Physiology" Speed 2 (8 mph) [2]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +1 [1]

Offense:
Unarmed +5 (+2 Damage, DC 17)
Natural Weapons +5 (+3 Damage, DC 18)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +3 (DC 13), Parry +5 (DC 15), Toughness +3, Fortitude +4, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.
Disabled (Hip Dysplasia)- German Shepherds are prone to hip problems thanks to their lower back half.

Total: Abilities: 18 / Skills: 14--7 / Advantages: 2 / Powers: 9 / Defenses: 6 (42)

Era: Modern Day
Range: Anywhere there are people
Stereotypes: Proud, loyal & brave. Sometimes vicious.
Colouring: Brown, black, white (usually patched)
Size: Up to 4.5 feet long (80-120 lbs.)
Encounter Groups: Packs of 2-4
Diet: Dog food
Tactics: Surround and bring down in groups, tripping prey.

-German Shepherds are one of the best all-around breeds on Earth, and #2 in the United States. Their physicality and intelligence makes them the perfect Police Dog, as they're smart enough to follow orders, fast enough to catch anyone, and strong enough to haul them down. They were formalized as a breed in Germany during the late 1800s and early 1900s (meant to create the ideal herding dog), and are often used in film as one of the standard "heroic" breeds- characters such as America's Rin Tin Tin and Canada's The Littlest Hobo (a crime-solving, helpful wandering dog), as well as Batman's pet Ace, The Bat-Hound. A German Shepherd is basically an amped-up version of the Retrievers.

-Similar stats would go to the Doberman Pinscher, a Guard Dog also bred in Germany, with a more "evil" reputation (you see them a lot as a villain's pets) and a much thinner, pointed appearance. They usually have their ears and tails docked in America- a practice made illegal in more countries than not, as far as I can tell.
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Large Dogs

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Alaskan Malamute.

LARGE DOGS
Role:
Family Pet, Police Dog, Tracker
PL 3 (40)- Minion Rank 3, Sidekick Rank 9
Normal Version:
PL 2
STRENGTH 2 STAMINA 3 AGILITY 3
FIGHTING 3 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Athletics 4 (+6)
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 7 (+5)
Perception 5 (+7)

Advantages:
Fast Grab, Improved Trip

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 6 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing, Tracking) [6]
"Animal Physiology" Speed 2 (8 mph) [2]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +1 [1]

Offense:
Unarmed +3 (+2 Damage, DC 17)
Natural Weapons +3 (+3 Damage, DC 18)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +3 (DC 13), Parry +3 (DC 13), Toughness +3, Fortitude +4, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: 14 / Skills: 18--9 / Advantages: 2 / Powers: 9 / Defenses: 6 (40)

-These larger dogs are very similar to the German Shepherd in size and weight. Typically weighing around 75-100 lbs., they are around where wolves are.

Large Dogs:
* The following dogs will use the same build.

Black and Tan Coonhound: REALLY large raccoon-hunters.

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Bloodhound- PL 3 (40): Man-trackers without equal- easily the most famous trackers in existence. "Nose like a bloodhound" is a common phrase. (FIGHTING -1, Extended Scent +1, Perception +2)

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Borzoi: Extremely long, pretty wolf-hunters, despite looking so aristocratic and floofy around the neck.
Otterhound- PL 3 (41): Very large otter-hunters. (Favored Foe- Otters)

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Rhodesian Ridgeback- PL 3 (41): Known for the long ridge of fur on their back that grows forwards instead of backwards. Bred to harry lions and keep them at bay for hunters. (Intimidation +2)
English Setter: Bird-hunting scenthounds.
Curly-Coated Retriever: Possibly bred with poodles for more water-resistant coat.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever- PL 3 (41): Duck-hunters and therapy dogs. (Athletics +3- Limited to Swimming)
Clumber Spaniel: Bird-hunters but popular companions.
Flat-Coated Retriever: Just another black retriever.

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Labrador Retriever: Famous and beloved for its temperament and good nature. Actually bred in Newfoundland, not the island of Labrador.
Gordon Setter: Long-eared setter.
Weimaraner: Big-game hunters with "blue" coats, turned into generic hunting dogs as European bear & wolf populations fell.
Alaskan Malamute: Sled dogs and seal-hunters descended from wolf-dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog- PL 3 (41): Large, elite sled-puller. (Power-Lifting 1)
Black Russian Terrier: A mish-mash breed bred by the Soviets to guard prisoners.
Cane Corso: Smaller Italian molosser-type, with more grace.

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Boxer: An all-around dog with a greyhound-like body, probably bred down from bigger war dogs.
Chinook: Sled dog bred by a single man; once the rarest breed on Earth, with 125 dogs eventually being saved and turned into today's breed.

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Doberman Pinscher- PL 4 (44): Slender but powerful dogs created to guard tax collectors. Also joined the U.S. Marines as "Devil Dogs" in Guam. (FIGHTING +2)
Dogo Argentino: Created for fighting but turned out to be better at hunting.

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Giant Schnauzer: Rugged herders meant to drive cows to market; the largest Schnauzers.
Beauceron- PL 3 (42): French sheepdogs in Rottweiler colors. (Herding +4)
Bergamasco Sheepdog- PL 4 (43): Thick coats provide defense against both cold and predators. (Herding +4, Protection 1)
Briard- PL 3 (42): French sheepdog and guardian. (Herding +4)
Bouvier des Flandres- PL 3 (42): French herders & watchdogs. (Herding +4)

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Old English Sheepdog- PL 3 (42): Iconic English sheepdog, famous for The Shaggy Dog and Farley from For Better Or For Worse. (Herding +4)
Bracco Italiano: Old Italian Pointer, barely brought back from extinction.

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Dutch Shepherd- PL 4 (42): Similar to the German Shepherd, but brindle is the only color allowed to "differentiate" it. (FIGHTING +1)
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Rottweiler

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ROTTWEILER (Canis lupus familiaris)
Role:
Family Pet, Guard Dog
PL 4 (37) Combat, PL 5 (37) Defenses- Minion Rank 3, Sidekick Rank 8
Normal Version:
PL 2
STRENGTH 2 STAMINA 4 AGILITY 1
FIGHTING 4 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Insight 2 (+3)
Intimidation 8 (+6)
Perception 4 (+5)

Advantages:
Improved Critical (Natural Weapons), Fast Grab, Improved Trip

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Animal Physiology" Speed 1 (4 mph)[1]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +2 [2]

Offense:
Unarmed +4 (+2 Damage, DC 17)
Natural Weapons +4 (+4 Damage, DC 19)
Initiative +1

Defenses:
Dodge +3 (DC 13), Parry +4 (DC 14), Toughness +4, Fortitude +5, Will +4

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: 12 / Skills: 14--7 / Advantages: 3 / Powers: 8 / Defenses: 4 (37)

Era: Modern Day
Range: Anywhere there are people
Stereotypes: Vicious.
Colouring: Black, brown
Size: Up to 4.5 feet long (80-130 lbs.)
Encounter Groups: Packs of 2-4
Diet: Dog food, Burglars
Tactics: Surround and bring down in groups, tripping prey using sheer strength.

-Rottweilers are an iconic example of a big, tough Guard Dog kind of dog, and they have a pretty bad reputation, thanks to the fact that a lot of hopped-up douchebags with something to prove buys one of these as a tough-guy status symbol- something that also afflicts the Pit Bull. Realistically, they can be made to be as good a family pet as any other type of dog. They're a powerful PL 4 fighting breed, stronger than some people, and with a really powerful bite, but are a bit on the slower side. They make PL 5 with their powerful Fortitude & Will saves.
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Re: Jab's Animal Builds (Dog Builds!)

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A friend of mine summarized life with a big guard dog (specifically a Tibetan Mastiff) as: "He's the sweetest thing you can possibly imagine, but you need to understand that he's in charge of who can enter from that door... and god help you if you ever make a child cry."
"You're right. Sorry. Holy shit," I breathed, "heckhounds.”

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Re: Jab's Animal Builds (Dog Builds!)

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One of my favorite stories about Rotties happened when I was 16 or so, Went to a local 7-11 on a pretty hot day to get a big gulp and play the video game it had. saw a young lady pull up in a red rodeo with the license plate ROTTI 1 and the bumper sticker the keys are on the front seat next to my rottweilers

I thought it was a bit funny and but was distracted by how cute she was 19-20 year old college girl. got to flirting with her and made her laugh. knew it wasn't going to go anywhere but what the heck she was cute as heck and funny herself

so she offers me a ride home because it was hot as the ass end of hell and I got into the car which I realized was still running. When I asked her why she wasn't worried about someone stealing the car she pointed to the back seat where I suddenly realized that not 1 but TWO full sized adult rotts were sitting comfy in the AC

thankfully they both liked me so the ride home was fun and comfy but I could see why she never worried even once about her safety
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English Mastiff

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NOT. PHOTOSHOPPED.

ENGLISH MASTIFF (Canis lupus familiaris)
Role:
Family Pet, Guard Dog
PL 3 (29) Combat, PL 5 (29) Defenses- Minion Rank 2, Sidekick Rank 6
Normal Version:
PL 2
STRENGTH 3 STAMINA 4 AGILITY 0
FIGHTING 2 DEXTERITY 0
INTELLIGENCE -4 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE -2

Skills:
Insight 2 (+4)
Intimidation 8 (+6)
Perception 2 (+3)

Advantages:
Improved Critical (Natural Weapons), Improved Trip

Powers:
"Animal Senses" Senses 5 (Acute & Extended Scent, Low-Light Vision, Ultra & Extended Hearing) [5]
"Natural Weapons- Teeth" Strength-Damage +1 [1]

Offense:
Unarmed +2 (+3 Damage, DC 17)
Natural Weapons +2 (+4 Damage, DC 19)
Initiative +1

Defenses:
Dodge +1 (DC 11), Parry +2 (DC 12), Toughness +4, Fortitude +6, Will +3

Complications:
Disabled (Animal)- Dogs cannot speak to humans, nor use their paws to easily manipulate objects.
Relationship (Owner)- Domestic dogs are intensely loyal to their masters, and will fight to the death to protect them.
Weakness- Dogs are utterly incapable of lying. Their entire body reflects their current mood. Just watch them if you notice your lamp is broken, and you will know who did it.

Total: Abilities: 10 / Skills: 12--6 / Advantages: 2 / Powers: 6 / Defenses: 4 (29)

Era: Modern Day
Range: Anywhere there are people
Stereotypes: Stupid, noisy. Slow to move or react.
Colouring: Brown, tan
Size: Up to 5 feet long (100-250 lbs.)
Encounter Groups: Packs of 2-4
Diet: Dog food, Burglars
Tactics: Surround and bring down in groups, tripping prey using sheer strength.

-Mastiffs are the largest, most robust breeds of dog, weighing in excess of 200 lbs., and generally getting their way through sheer size. However, they're lazy breeds by and large, requiring a ton of food and not getting that much exercise as a general rule. They are descended from the Molosser-type dogs that came about in Europe & Asia centuries ago, and bred for size and strength (these are the "Dogs of War" spoken of in Roman history). Like most dogs with such size, their life spans are brutally short (might not make a good family dog unless you want to traumatize your children at age 12). They're PL 3 through sheer size and weight, though those same qualities, with their relative timidity, actually hold them back a bit at fighting- they're the least-accurate canine breeds.
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