#obesi

The White Dog of The Steppes, or Kirkur in Obesi, is an insectivorous member of the Ferrucyon genus. It cannot interbreed with domestic dogs or companion foxes. It is flat-footed with mobile joints, a highly extendable jaw, and long limbs. It's thick, brightly colored fur and short face allow it to survive the extreme cold of Maelgwn's alpine steppes. They have five toes on front and back feet, with a semi opposable thumb on both. It primarily inhabits the northeastern region of Obenember, near Kete. There, it occasionally competes with humans, Iligir, and Kiriq for territory, in which it usually looses. Although the Kirkur is tall, it is not particularly muscular. These solitary animals are built for flighty escapes and avoidance, including from each other. They mark their territories through cheek rubbing and urine spray. Kirkur mate once a year during spring, and gestate only for about two weeks. The young are numerous, blind, and small. The family (including both parents) will remain together for about three months.