#dingos

Wild dingoes are native to Australia, and depending on the temperature of their habitat, they tend to be crepuscular. Dingoes are notably less social than wolves or coyotes, with packs functioning more similarly to packs of feral dogs; in fact, they are often solitary or stick together in mated pairs. In larger packs, though, often consisting of two mates and past offspring, they form a firm hierarchy with a dominant pair.

It's no mistake that they are seen as much less refined, yet largely more adaptable, than other wild canines. As with feral dogs, they are very opportunistic and are able to work with a large variety of different food items. This makes them extremely resilient, as are those whose daemons settle as a dingo.

Other canines, particularly dogs and wolves but excluding foxes, are very social. This lends to the stereotype that those with dog daemons are extroverts, which of course is not the case all of the time, but particularly not with dingoes. Instead, they are fiercely loyal to a small pack of loved ones.

A human with a dingo daemon, if you can earn their trust, will be a loyal friend for life. Even outside of their inner circle, though, they do tend to work well with others, even if they would prefer to be on their own or with a few close family members or friends.

However, as with dingoes in the wild, they sometimes have a bit of stigma about them. Since the wild dogs are opportunistic scavengers, some view them as "dirty" or "unrefined", and the fact that many dingoes hunt livestock when they can does not help their reputation. However, this does not reflect on their natures, only on the viewpoint of the person who sees them. In reality, they are cleverly doing what they can to provide for themselves and their families.

Those with dingo daemons are often misunderstood. Their untamed and free nature conflicts with the norms of conformity, unlike dogs or wolves who are much more prone to try and fit in. Although tending to not be very social, they are fiercely loyal to those they love and are great team workers when they need to be. They are highly intelligent and take opportunities when they come, without regard for how others may judge or scorn. Even if they seem a bit crass on the outside, they have the gentle, protective heart of other canines.