Introduction; What is a Keakota?
- A keakota is a rarely new species located on a island by the name of Keramarin located on the outskirts of South America. This species has the combined traits of equine and canine. Keakotas have four toed paws with claws, similar to that of a canine. They have a thin whip like tail that is slender and a pretty strong defense towards smaller animals if they get to close from behind. A keakota's head resembles that of a roman nosed equine. Their most unique feature is their ears. As long as a donkey's but surrounded with fur and a smooth inner ear that is without fur. They are measured in hands through increments of three like a horse. Keakota's height range from 14.2 through 16.3 hands. Males are slightly larger than females in most cases. A male has a larger muzzle than the slimmer female. Keakotas can be trained rather easily once caught. They take well to head collars and saddles, they are build muscular and can pull sleds and carts if needed. Their loyalty is similar to that of a dog, as in the wild they form packs similar to that of wolves. Keakotas do not mate for life and it is comment for a female to breed with multiple males throughout her lifespan. A Keakota is fully mature at the age of four. Their life span can range from 15-20 years. A female can give birth to one or two Keakota pups per litter. There is a fifty fifty percent chance of either.
Coloration The colors of a Keakota can resemble either horse or dog. Both seem to appear in this species along with their specific traits for certain markings in their geno.
Genes contributed with Keakotas
Solid- Common. No white at all unless recessive. White on muzzle is considered ss or simply a carrier for the gene but not shown. Geno ss, Ss, or SS
Irish White- Uncommon. White around neck and belly. There is a fairly wide variation of this marking. iw, Iw, or IW
Minimum Piebald- Uncommon. White from feet up; resembles a paint horse though minimal. (see Piebald for geno)
Maximum Piebald- Rare. White from feet up; resembles a paint horse, mostly white. Pbpb, PbPb, or PBPB
Spotted- Very rare. Resembles that of bird catcher spots in horses, or a leopard Appaloosa, Spots are always white. SpSp or spsp
Stockings- Common. Legs and muzzle are usually darker than the base coloration. No geno found
Top- Uncommon. Ears and legs are usually darker than the base coloration. No geno found
Blanket- Uncommon. Darker hairs on covering the Keakota like a blanket. This marking can range from a saddle like effect to it covering the ears to the base of it's tail. No geno found
Reverse- Rare. As the name says, this is when the hairs of the underbelly and neck are usually lighter than the base coat. An example would be a seal bay coloration. No geno found
Roan- Very Rare. Similar to that of a horse where white hairs mix with the base creating a roan effect. No geno found
This is a continous search for artists. Please follow species guidelines.
-You are allowed two rare designs but the others have to be regular. You can make a total of six designs.
-I will close this when I feel I have enough artists, there is no end date.
-No line edits.
-three different lines. Gelding, female, and male, you can use any of them.
-if you become a artist, you are allowed to make one of your regular designs on the offical topic.
-STATE the white marking genotype and the masking markings under your entries.
-You are allowed two rare designs but the others have to be regular. You can make a total of six designs.
-I will close this when I feel I have enough artists, there is no end date.
-No line edits.
-three different lines. Gelding, female, and male, you can use any of them.
-if you become a artist, you are allowed to make one of your regular designs on the offical topic.
-STATE the white marking genotype and the masking markings under your entries.
