Credit to windfuchs@DA for Image
Name:
Quilo
Age:
3 Years & 5 Months
Gender:
Male
Pack:
Strays Unite
Rank:
Guard
Desired Rank:
Content
Species:
Dog
Subspecies:
Siberian Husky-Norwegian Elkhound Mix
Appearance:
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Quilo is built like your stereotypically husky-like canine. He has a strong and deep chest, a straight back, oval shaped paws, tough and cushioned paws, and the like. All things found in a well structured, purebred husky. His legs and tail, however, do not take after his husky heritage. His legs are long and almost wolf-like (despite not having any wolf blood coursing through his veins, as far as anyone knows), yet thick and muscular like those of a norwegian elkhound. The shape of his tail, on the other hand, depends completely on his mood at the time. It will either be straight like that of a wolf’s or husky’s, or curled like an elkhound’s. Somehow, his face takes after neither side of his heritage, being a perfect blend of the two. His snout more closely resembles that of a husky while the fur of his cheeks is more like that of an elkhound. His height is closer to that of an average husky as well, standing around 24 inches at the shoulder. His weight however, is more in line with that of a norwegian elkhound – coming in at 51 pounds. He is all around bulky in form, having a decent amount of muscle coating his body. Especially around his legs. Though this muscle is a bit underdeveloped due to his younger age, and is likely to grow more prominent as time goes on. Overlapping these muscles is a large amount of impeccably thick fur, much like that found on a norwegian elkhound – forming a sort of “double coat.” This means that he has two layers of fur. The top layer is composed of long, coarse, and straight hairs which give him a fluffy and unassuming appearance. His second layer of fur is dense, almost “wooly,” and incredibly soft – designed for keeping in a large amount of heat. The density of this fur takes a while to change, or to shed in particular. It is not surprising to find the male wearing a rather heavy coat of fur well into April. Thankfully, it does become quite thin when it does finally shed.
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The guard’s coat is a pure mix between both breeds in his bloodline – forming a pattern akin to that of an elkhound with the black and white shades of a husky. Black fur congregates around his back like a blanket, starting around his shoulders and extending to the base of his tail. This black, while quite prominent, is not entirely pure – having small patches of white littered throughout its domain. The only pure section of black is found around and at the base of his ears where nothing dares to threaten its authority. However, all of these black areas do fade out with time – particularly when going down his sides, lower tail, and neck. On his sides, a light brownish-gray hue mixes into that faded black, but does not entirely take it over. A dirty white takes up the rest of the coloration along his sides as well as the portions of fur along his neck where the black does not reside. The white of his face and legs is as pure and bright as freshly fallen snow when clean. This white is quite easy to get this white dirty – moreso along his legs than his face – so its true beauty is rarely seen. Not that he minds, though. He’s not one for cleanliness. The black of his nose contrasts the white of his face quite well, making both features pop. His eyes are a shade of icy blue commonly seen in huskies. They always carry an odd sort of piercing nature. One that is not particularly harsh but not soft all the same.
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The husky mutt has, thankfully, not received many scars during his time within his pack. Most of the injuries he has received have been mild and easy to heal off – typically leaving no evidence to their previous existence. As to date, only a select few injuries have cut deep enough to leave a lasting mark in their wake. One such scar runs slanted across his right eye, coming down from his forehead and stopping a smidge after the eye. The origins of this scar are unknown, but it has been around for some time. Another scar cuts along his snout, forming three, small claw-like marks where fur will never again grow. He claims that this scar came from a badger, but no one is for certain. The rest are hardly noticeable thanks to his thick fur.
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Quilo’s voice is nothing short of bombastic and loud, matching well with his personality. There is no such thing as an “inside voice” for this canine – his words always coming out as a yell, even at a close distance with the one he is conversing with. His whisper is no better either, as his quietest tone is what most would consider one’s everyday volume. To make his voice even more ear piercing, he has a rather high pitched tone for a male. Though, it does still carry some masculine aspects to it. His tone shifts between energetic and friendly, and flirty depending on who he is conversing with. Generally, he always uses the energetic and friendly tone – reserving the flirtatious ones for the females he finds stunning. His words carry no noticeable accent.
Personality:
Energetic || Friendly || Loyal || Reckless || Innocent || Naive || “Stupid” || Prideful || Flirtatious || Clumsy || Family Oriented
“Never back down! Never surrender!”
“Hello there, beautiful ladies~”
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Energy. Quilo is packed full of nothing but pure, raw, unbridled energy. It is not like the limitless energy of pups or apprentices, thank goodness, but it does come close. He is not impossible to wear out. Just give him a few, high energy tasks and you’ll knock him out cold by the end of the day. Though, he is still incredibly active. He’s often found prancing around camp when he’s got nothing to do, or when he’s waiting on other dogs to commence a task. It is incredibly rare for anyone to find this male sitting still unless he is being ordered to. Even then, he has to have some sort of movement going on. Whether that be the constant shuffling of his feet or the steady beat of his wagging tail. Anything to that prevents him from pausing. This large quantity of energy pairs well with his friendly demeanor, will and outright looking for any chance to interact with other canines. This can cause him to seem both approachable and intimidating (depending on who is on the receiving end) as he can come on quite strong. It is not uncommon to see him bounding up to someone just to offer them a greeting, a paw in friendship, and possibly some sort of aid.
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This diary white male is loyal to a huge fault. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been friends for years or even a couple of seconds, he will be as devout as any other true friend. Though, his loyalty can be overbearing at times – especially to his new acquaintances. He is absolutely willing to put himself between his new-found friend and an angry grizzly bear, and die in the process just to keep them safe… the same day they meet. Yeah, he can be quite the reckless dog. There is just one downside to his loyalty: he doesn’t see proper trust as a necessary component to grant someone his undying loyalty. As long as the canine is kind, friendly, and respectful, he will extend his friendship and – along with it – his loyalty. It will take a lot to break his loyalty as well. The only thing that can is indisputable and logical evidence.
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So, it is of no surprise that the husky-esk male is viewed as innocent and naive. He believes all dogs, foxes, and wolves to be kind and benevolent beings that wish him no harm. That they do not desire to use his skills for their own selfish gain. That they won’t kick him to the curb the moment they grow tired of him. They would not lie for their own amusement, knowing that he believes all that he’s told without questioning – unless it contradicts something he was already told, of course. Sadly, this sort of mindset as well as his faulty loyalty leaves him open for easy manipulation. And it will be difficult to drag him away from it.
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On the other paw, many view the poor male as just all around “stupid.” His willingness to believe anything and lack of questioning regarding the character of another just goes to show that he has no mind of his own. No sort of brain power, whatsoever. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sure, he may be horrible at determining who is good and who is out to get him, but that doesn’t make him stupid. In fact, he can be quite knowledgeable in other aspects in life – such as his skills in battle. He knows the ins and outs of fighting, having studied and replicated many types of moves formulating from many different creatures, as well as the weak points of numerous different species. He’s also relatively good at recognizing animal calls as well – knowing the difference between a cardinal, a warbler, and a blue jay pretty well.
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Quilo holds a lot of pride in his aforementioned skills, and is completely willing to flaunt them. He is the best, after all. Very few would ever be able to top him. Surely! Except for the alpha… and some of his fellow warriors… and various wolves, but you get the point! He has an incredibly high opinion of himself, believing that he can do everything and anything that is physically possible. (He will not fall for the lie that dogs can breathe underwater ever again!). However, his pride is quite fragile. If one were to tell him that he failed at something, he would be utterly crushed – having no energy or drive to do anything for multiple days on end. After all, what is the point of trying if he will just fail? Thus, it is best to say he did well, then correct or provide advice on what he may have done wrong. Or, provide him comfort and advice when he is in his “depressed state.” Really just depends on the kind of canine you want him to become.
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Boy oh boy, is this youngster a ladies dog! He adores showing off to the beautiful females of his pack. Or, honestly, just females in general. Sly remarks, a proper display of his strength, prancing about, tail held high. Yeah, he does it all. Anything to impress the ladies. He will absolutely break down if one reciprocates the action though. (“I didn’t think I’d get this far, honestly-”) Why, you may ask? Well, that’s simple! He makes a fool of himself every time. Not just by being unable to respond to a flirtatious female, but because he’s clumsy. Clumsy to the point that the move he was trying to show off – that he’s practiced ten times over – just became a face plant that he refuses to get up from. He can already hear them laughing. If one wishes for him to continue his little display, give him some encouragement. Otherwise, he will walk off with his tail tucked between his legs.
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This good boy really wants a family. He doesn’t care if it’s simply him being “adopted” and considered someone’s son or brother – he just wants a group that he can call home. Sure, his pack does provide this to some extent, but he doesn’t really see them as a tightly knit family. They’re just a group of dogs attempting to survive the unforgiving wild. Nothing more, nothing less. More than anything, though, he wishes to start a family with a female he holds dear. He wants pups that he can love, protect, and care for. Little ones that he can tell stories to, and train to become awesome guards just like he.
Strengths:
- Strength
- Durability
- Kindness
- Battle Knowledge
- Reckless
Weaknesses:
- Lack Of Common Sense
- Naivety
- Loyal To A Huge Fault
- Agility
- Observation
Likes:
- Pups
- Cute Gals
- Defending His Pack
- Flirting
- Playing With Packmates
Dislikes:
- Manipulative Canines
- Traitors
- Bananas
- Canines Making Fun Of Him
- Being Judged
- Being Hungry
Affiliations:
Open
Kin:
Open
Crush:
Open; He loves a cute gal, no matter the species. ;)
Mate:
N/A
Pups:
N/A
Other:
- Quilo, as mentioned before, is quite strong, but he lacks agility. He can easily be outmaneuvered, and is often so focused on chasing down his target that he can easily be led into a trap or dangerous area.
- Quilo wishes to name his first born son Jasper and his first born daughter Aspen, but does not care if these names are not used. He will love them no matter what.
- It has often been pondered on whether or not the dirty white male has any wolf blood in his ancestry. However, as far as anyone knows, he has no such lineage.
- This fluffy boy has the worst observation skills known to history. A bright, red cardinal feather could be sitting directly in front of him with no other things of a similar shade around, and he would not notice it.
- Don’t call the boy stupid. He won’t be able to take it. It’ll break his heart.
Aside from my favorite colors in general, I love the following color schemes/combos: autumn colors (especially the orange). Purple, white, black, and goldish-yellow (or just gold). Light blues mixed with darker shades of blue for contrast and a hint of yellow/gold. Cherry blossom pink with a dark and rich brown. And various shades of brown (both really dark and light-almost tan in complexion) with splotches of white.
Credit to windfuchs@DA for Image
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