Wickan cattle-dog

A Wickan cattle-dog was a Wickan canine bred for its ferocity. Weighing sixty pounds at maturity, these huge, muscular dogs were trained to pull riders from their horses during combat.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 13, US HC p.360 They were described as mottled and tawny in colour, and were capable of disappearing in tall grass.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 12, US HC p.312Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 15, US HC p.398-399 Captain Lull advised non-Wickans against making eye contact with the dogs.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 12, US HC p.312
==Notable Wickan cattle-dogs==
* Bent
==In Deadhouse Gates==
Coltaine's Wickan soldiers brought a pack of cattle-dogs to Seven Cities before the rebellion known as the Whirlwind that later helped protect and defend the refugees known as the Chain of Dogs from the Army of the Apocalypse. The dogs were used to great effect at the Battle of Gelor Ridge by the Weasel Clan to eliminate enemy cavalry.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 13, US HC p.360
==Notes and references==
de:Wickanischer Hirtenhund
Category:Canines