Domestic Dog

### Diet

In captivity, they are fed dog food. Different breeds sometimes need different nutrition. Stray and feral dogs can eat fruit, meat, plants and bugs.

### Social

They can do just fine as a lone dog, but most dogs do enjoy living in social or family packs.

### Gestation Period

Depends on breed. See "Recognized Breeds".

### Litter Size

Depends on breed. See "Recognized Breeds".

### Ready to breed

Depends on breed. See "Recognized Breeds".

### Lifespan

Minimum depends on breed. See "Recognized Breeds".

### Sleeping Schedule

Naturally crepuscular, but can adjust schedule to spend more time with humans.

## Recognized Breeds

### Labrador Retriever

A large breed of dog that lives 10-12 years. They are ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months, though they usually don't breed until they are at least 2 years old. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need weekly brushings and lots of daily exercise. They are from the sporting group.

Females usually give birth to 6-10 pups per litter.

### German Shepherd

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 7-10 years. They are ready to breed at the age of 2 years at youngest, 2 years and 6 months at oldest, though they usually don't breed until they're at least 3 years old. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need weekly brushings and daily exercise. They are from the herding group.

Females usually give birth to 6-8 pups per litter.

### Golden Retriever

A large breed of dog that lives 10-12 years. They are ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months, but don't usually breed until they're at least 2 years old. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need weekly brushings and lots of daily exercise. They are from the sporting group.

Females usually give birth to 8 pups per litter.

### Yorkshire Terrier

A small breed of dog that lives 11-15 years. Females are ready to breed at the age of 6 months at youngest, 1 year and 6 months at oldest. Males are ready to breed at the age of 6 months. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 1 month and 4 weeks at shortest, 2 months and 1 week at longest.

As pets, they will need daily brushings, weekly baths and weekly ear cleanings. They will also need at least two short walks a day. They are from the toy group.

Females usually give birth to 3-5 puppies per litter.

### Siberian Husky

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 12-14 years. Males are ready to breed at the age of 5 months, females are ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months, but neither gender usually breeds until they are at least 2 years old. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need weekly brushings and regular exercise. They love to run and are from the working group. They are a double-coated breed and thus should not be shaved.

Females usually give birth to 4-6 puppies per litter.

### Doberman Pinscher

A large breed of dog that lives 10-12 years. Females are ready to breed at the age of 2 years, males are ready to breed at the age of 1 year and 3 months. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need daily brushings, and an ear cleaning every 2 days. They are from the working group.

Females usually give birth to 6-10 puppies per litter. Dobermans are usually naturally born with floppy ears and long tails, but it is common for owners to dock their tails and crop their ears.

### Australian Shepherd

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 12-15 years. Ready to breed at the age of 1 year at youngest, 1 year and 3 months at oldest. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need weekly brushings, space to run and daily exercise. They are from the herding group.

Females usually give birth to 6-9 puppies per litter.

### Chihuahua

A small breed of dog that lives 14-16 years. Ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months. Pregnant females have a gestation period that lasts 1 month and 4 weeks at shortest, 2 months, 1 week and 5 days at longest.

They can be double-coated or single-coated with short, smooth fur. Both double-coated and single-coated chihuahuas need regular baths and ear cleanings, but single-coated chihuahuas only need occasional brushing while the double-coated needs weekly brushings. They need regular exercise and love to run but tire out easily. They are from the toy group.

Females usually give birth to 1-5 puppies per litter.

### Border Collie

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 12-15 years. Ready to breed at the age of 8 months at youngest, 1 year at oldest. Gestation period usually lasts 1 month and 4 weeks at shortest, 2 months, 1 week and 1 day at longest.

As pets, they will need daily brushing during spring and autumn and twice-a-week brushings during summer and winter. They need very large amounts of exercise daily, more than just a walk around the block or quick game in the yard. They are from the herding group.

Females usually give birth to 6 puppies per litter.

### Maltese

A small breed of dog that lives 12-15 years. Ready to breed at the age of 6 months. Gestation period usually lasts 1 month and 4 weeks at shortest, 2 months and 5 days at longest.

As pets, they will need daily gentle brushings and regular baths with fur conditioning. Their ears should be cleaned weekly and they should be taken on a walk or let outside for a while daily. They are from the toy group.

Females usually give birth to 1-5 puppies per litter.

### Belgian Malinois

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 14-16 years. Ready to breed at the age of 10 months at youngest, 1 year at oldest, but they usually don't breed until they reach the age of 2 years. Gestation period usually lasts 2 months and 2 days.

As pets, they will need very large amounts of exercise alongside the owner daily, more than just a walk around the block or quick game in the yard. They have waterproof coats and need regular baths. They are a double-coated breed and thus should not be shaved. They also need weekly brushing during summer and autumn, but daily brushing during winter and spring. They are from the herding group.

Females usually give birth to 6-10 puppies per litter.

### Australian Cattle Dog

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 12-29 years. Ready to breed at the age of 9-10 months, gestation period lasts 1 month, 3 weeks and 6 days at shortest, 2 months, 1 week and 5 days at longest.

They have a double coat and thus should not be shaved. As pets, they will need to be brushed every 2 days and have occasional baths. They also need a job and daily long walks in order to stay happy and healthy. They are from the herding group.

Females usually give birth to 5 puppies per litter.

### Dalmatian

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 11-13 years. Ready to breed at the age of 8-10 months, but doesn't usually breed until they're at least 2 years old. Gestation period usually lasts 2 months and 3 days.

As pets, they will need to be brushed weekly and have monthly baths. Their ears also need to be checked regularly. They will need regular exercise and are from the non-sporting group.

Females usually give birth to 6-9 puppies per litter.

### Russell Terrier

A small breed of dog that lives 12-14 years. Ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months, but usually doesn't breed until they are at least 2 years old. Gestation period lasts 1 month and 4 weeks at shortest, 2 months and 5 days at longest.

As pets, they need weekly brushings, weekly ear cleanings and long daily walks. They are from the terrier group.

Females usually give birth to 4-8 puppies per litter.

### Tibetan Terrier

A small to medium breed of dog that lives 15-16 years. Ready to breed at the age of 10 months at youngest, 1 year and 2 months at oldest. Gestation period lasts 2 months and 3 days.

They have a double coat and thus shouldn't be shaved. They need to be brushed 3 times a week and should be at least taken on a short walk twice a day or one long walk every day. They are from the non-sporting group.

Females usually give birth to 5-8 puppies per litter.

### American Pit Bull Terrier

A medium to large breed of dog that lives 8-15 years. Ready to breed at the age of 6-9 months, but doesn't usually breed until they reach the age of at least 2 years. Gestation period lasts 2 months and 3 days.

They have a single, short and smooth coat that needs to be brushed weekly. Ears need to be cleaned weekly as well. Shouldn't live in in apartment, but can live in a house with a fenced yard. They were originally bred as fighting dogs.

Females usually give birth to 5-6 puppies per litter.

## Other info

All dogs need their teeth brushed at least once a week by their owner and their nails trimmed monthly. Dogs are the result of humanity domesticating gray wolves.

Domestic dogs can hybridize with dingoes to produce dingo dog hybrids.

## Roleplays that feature this creature

* Domestic Life
* Welcome to the Farm!