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If you like my art and/or headcanons and would like to support me, you can do so through Patreon or by Donating. Every little bit helps, and is much appreciated! Thank you! C:
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I’m taking a quick break from patreon rewards and commissions, and in turn I’ve decided to draw this. Some of you asked about how I saw Diamond Dogs, and I’ve been kinda itching to draw them, so here you go. The character that’s canon is Rover, whom is the adult male on the top left (just without his vest), while the female’s on the top right. They were pretty fun to draw, although I may go back and add in some more diamond dogs for a better illustration on how they look and all. O: For now, this will do. And so, onward to the HEADCANON TEXT OF TERROR! WoooOoooOooOOOOOooooo…. o3o
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Appearance:
The Diamond Dog can come in several body shapes and overall appearance, but in general what all diamond dogs have in common is their body structure. In general, the diamond dog has a large head with somewhat large eyes, the pupils typically slit. They usually have two “sets” of teeth; some jut from the lower and upper jaw in an under or overbite, while the rest of their teeth are structured in the typical fashion of a canine. They have broad shoulders, thick necks, and long, powerful arms with their hands/paws (either is acceptable) reaching past their knees when standing bipedal. They have relatively short legs in comparison to the rest of their body, and a long, strong tail that ends with a “studded” club. The studs of the club contain retractable bards as well. Females in particular do not have prominent breasts until pregnancy and nursing young. The diamond dog’s height varies and is very widely diverse, depending on the diamond dog, but in general they are tall, large creatures that tend to reach about 8 feet in height.
The diamond dog can come in several different colors and markings, however the most common are varying shades of gray, black, brown, green, and blue. Their eyes can be any range of colors but the most common are yellow, blue, and red.
Due to their body structure, the diamond dog is able to have both bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion, however they feel more comfortable when moving on all four. Supporting their weight upon their knuckles is usually favored, however the diamond dog will move “open-palmed” when at full sprint (this is to allow their claws better leverage when gripping the earth).
Diet:
The Diamond Dog’s diet primarily revolves primarily around the consumption of gems and meat. They can eat a wide variety of foods, specifically rabbit, deer, fish, berries, and of course gems. Gems, however, typically take up most of their diet, hence their given name. Gems are a necessity in the diamond dog diet, in which they provide the minerals and components needed to help sustain and strengthen the dog's powerful bones (the bones of a healthy diamond dog are very durable, so much so that they're more difficult to break or fracture). Without a healthy amount of gems in their diet, the diamond dog will begin to weaken and their bones will slowly lose their durability.
Being pack-minded creatures, the diamond dog likes to hunt and forage in groups of about three or four, and when hunting, they prefer the ambush technique over charging and chasing. Foraging usually take place within an established "mining" territory, where the diamond dog will search around for deposits of gems using their keen sense of smell. Once gems are located, the diamond dog will use their powerful paws and nearly diamond-hard claws to dig through rock and dirt to obtain the desired minerals. Both male and female diamond dogs will participate in hunting and foraging.
Breeding:
Similarly to their wolf cousins, it’s common for a Diamond Dog pair to be mated for life. However, it is also very common among diamond dogs (typically those without a pack) to come together in a pair simply to procreate, or to “take the edge off” during mating seasons. Of the many sapient species in Gaia, diamond dogs are among the most open when it comes to preferences and sex in general; they certainly aren’t shy in letting someone know they are interested in them.
A female diamond dog typically have one or two pups at a time, however having up to three or four certainly isn’t unheard of. Similarly to the young of their feral cousins, the diamond dog cub is born completely helpless and blind (however, they are not born deaf, unlike their feral cousins) as well as unable to regulate their body temperature, so they must completely rely on their parents and siblings (if they have any) for warmth. The parents of the pup(s) share the responsibilities of caring for their young and rotate with one another, with one staying with the cubs to keep them warm and protected while the other goes out to hunt for food for their family. If living in a pack, it isn’t unusual for others of the clan to take turns babysitting the offspring of packmates and family members. In the event that a mass-hunt is scheduled, the young is typically left with one or two adults to protect the “village” while a few teenaged diamond dogs take over on keeping newborns warm.
It’s about after a week until the pup will finally open its eyes, and from that point on its growth will accelerate to the rate that is similar among Minotaurs. Young cubs do not gain their external “tusks” until they reach the age of 13.
Behavior:
The Diamond Dogs are very pack-oriented creatures, and as such they typically require companionship in order to survive properly. The companionship can come in any shape or form, from another diamond dog, another sapient creature of any species, being in a community, or even an animal friend. If left by its lonesome, a diamond dog can still manage to survive just fine, but it is a very lonely existence.
Like the Dragons, the diamond dog population doesn’t necessarily have a government of its own, and instead there are several pockets of civilizations and packs/tribes that thrive with their own culture, language, and politics. Generally, however, a diamond dog tribe is often lead by the “alpha pair”, elder(s), and their chosen council. Unlike their feral cousins, the alpha pair CAN be decided by whom is the strongest in the pack, but the merits of a leader is often measured by the dog’s strength, adaptability, courage, and ability to be authoritative. How the leaders are determined and identified depends entirely on the individual pack, however it is a widely used custom among many tribes to use clothing and collars as a sign of wealth and power (especially collars). What an individual dog wears and dons varies with each, but how elaborate the collar is can be used as a way to tell of the ranking or wealth an individual dog has among their pack. Certain kinds of earrings work in this way as well. The number of members in a diamond dog pack can range from a family of three to up to several families coming together under a specific leadership (it can reach up to 60 families or more).
That said, large groups of tribes and packs will come together annually to interact and mingle for possible trade, alliances, and to settle disputes (typically political) on even grounds. In the event that the Diamond Dogs wish to interact with the political powers of other countries, the pack leaders and councils all come together to decide upon who among them will act as the ambassadors for the Diamond Dogs as a whole.
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And there ya have it. You’ll have to forgive me for some of the “bleh” to this headcanon. I pretty much made most of it up as I went along on the spot, so I’ll have to come back to better refine it. I suppose it’ll do for now, though.
But until then, if you have any questions feel free to ask. And thanks again for stopping by! Reward yourself a treat for actually reading the entire text, as well; you’ve earned it, buckaroo. ;D
If you like my art and/or headcanons and would like to support me, you can do so through Patreon or by Donating. Every little bit helps, and is much appreciated! Thank you! C:
**
I’m taking a quick break from patreon rewards and commissions, and in turn I’ve decided to draw this. Some of you asked about how I saw Diamond Dogs, and I’ve been kinda itching to draw them, so here you go. The character that’s canon is Rover, whom is the adult male on the top left (just without his vest), while the female’s on the top right. They were pretty fun to draw, although I may go back and add in some more diamond dogs for a better illustration on how they look and all. O: For now, this will do. And so, onward to the HEADCANON TEXT OF TERROR! WoooOoooOooOOOOOooooo…. o3o
—————
Appearance:
The Diamond Dog can come in several body shapes and overall appearance, but in general what all diamond dogs have in common is their body structure. In general, the diamond dog has a large head with somewhat large eyes, the pupils typically slit. They usually have two “sets” of teeth; some jut from the lower and upper jaw in an under or overbite, while the rest of their teeth are structured in the typical fashion of a canine. They have broad shoulders, thick necks, and long, powerful arms with their hands/paws (either is acceptable) reaching past their knees when standing bipedal. They have relatively short legs in comparison to the rest of their body, and a long, strong tail that ends with a “studded” club. The studs of the club contain retractable bards as well. Females in particular do not have prominent breasts until pregnancy and nursing young. The diamond dog’s height varies and is very widely diverse, depending on the diamond dog, but in general they are tall, large creatures that tend to reach about 8 feet in height.
The diamond dog can come in several different colors and markings, however the most common are varying shades of gray, black, brown, green, and blue. Their eyes can be any range of colors but the most common are yellow, blue, and red.
Due to their body structure, the diamond dog is able to have both bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion, however they feel more comfortable when moving on all four. Supporting their weight upon their knuckles is usually favored, however the diamond dog will move “open-palmed” when at full sprint (this is to allow their claws better leverage when gripping the earth).
Diet:
The Diamond Dog’s diet primarily revolves primarily around the consumption of gems and meat. They can eat a wide variety of foods, specifically rabbit, deer, fish, berries, and of course gems. Gems, however, typically take up most of their diet, hence their given name. Gems are a necessity in the diamond dog diet, in which they provide the minerals and components needed to help sustain and strengthen the dog's powerful bones (the bones of a healthy diamond dog are very durable, so much so that they're more difficult to break or fracture). Without a healthy amount of gems in their diet, the diamond dog will begin to weaken and their bones will slowly lose their durability.
Being pack-minded creatures, the diamond dog likes to hunt and forage in groups of about three or four, and when hunting, they prefer the ambush technique over charging and chasing. Foraging usually take place within an established "mining" territory, where the diamond dog will search around for deposits of gems using their keen sense of smell. Once gems are located, the diamond dog will use their powerful paws and nearly diamond-hard claws to dig through rock and dirt to obtain the desired minerals. Both male and female diamond dogs will participate in hunting and foraging.
Breeding:
Similarly to their wolf cousins, it’s common for a Diamond Dog pair to be mated for life. However, it is also very common among diamond dogs (typically those without a pack) to come together in a pair simply to procreate, or to “take the edge off” during mating seasons. Of the many sapient species in Gaia, diamond dogs are among the most open when it comes to preferences and sex in general; they certainly aren’t shy in letting someone know they are interested in them.
A female diamond dog typically have one or two pups at a time, however having up to three or four certainly isn’t unheard of. Similarly to the young of their feral cousins, the diamond dog cub is born completely helpless and blind (however, they are not born deaf, unlike their feral cousins) as well as unable to regulate their body temperature, so they must completely rely on their parents and siblings (if they have any) for warmth. The parents of the pup(s) share the responsibilities of caring for their young and rotate with one another, with one staying with the cubs to keep them warm and protected while the other goes out to hunt for food for their family. If living in a pack, it isn’t unusual for others of the clan to take turns babysitting the offspring of packmates and family members. In the event that a mass-hunt is scheduled, the young is typically left with one or two adults to protect the “village” while a few teenaged diamond dogs take over on keeping newborns warm.
It’s about after a week until the pup will finally open its eyes, and from that point on its growth will accelerate to the rate that is similar among Minotaurs. Young cubs do not gain their external “tusks” until they reach the age of 13.
Behavior:
The Diamond Dogs are very pack-oriented creatures, and as such they typically require companionship in order to survive properly. The companionship can come in any shape or form, from another diamond dog, another sapient creature of any species, being in a community, or even an animal friend. If left by its lonesome, a diamond dog can still manage to survive just fine, but it is a very lonely existence.
Like the Dragons, the diamond dog population doesn’t necessarily have a government of its own, and instead there are several pockets of civilizations and packs/tribes that thrive with their own culture, language, and politics. Generally, however, a diamond dog tribe is often lead by the “alpha pair”, elder(s), and their chosen council. Unlike their feral cousins, the alpha pair CAN be decided by whom is the strongest in the pack, but the merits of a leader is often measured by the dog’s strength, adaptability, courage, and ability to be authoritative. How the leaders are determined and identified depends entirely on the individual pack, however it is a widely used custom among many tribes to use clothing and collars as a sign of wealth and power (especially collars). What an individual dog wears and dons varies with each, but how elaborate the collar is can be used as a way to tell of the ranking or wealth an individual dog has among their pack. Certain kinds of earrings work in this way as well. The number of members in a diamond dog pack can range from a family of three to up to several families coming together under a specific leadership (it can reach up to 60 families or more).
That said, large groups of tribes and packs will come together annually to interact and mingle for possible trade, alliances, and to settle disputes (typically political) on even grounds. In the event that the Diamond Dogs wish to interact with the political powers of other countries, the pack leaders and councils all come together to decide upon who among them will act as the ambassadors for the Diamond Dogs as a whole.
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And there ya have it. You’ll have to forgive me for some of the “bleh” to this headcanon. I pretty much made most of it up as I went along on the spot, so I’ll have to come back to better refine it. I suppose it’ll do for now, though.
But until then, if you have any questions feel free to ask. And thanks again for stopping by! Reward yourself a treat for actually reading the entire text, as well; you’ve earned it, buckaroo. ;D
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Those pups are adorable!