MoonApple wrote:Features of the Alameda
• Fluffy Lions Tail
• Fur Over Hooves
• Cloven Hooves
• Fur on Legs
• Half-Mane Down Back
• Female "Back Horns"
• Male "Curled Horns"
• Male Beard
• Strong, Horse-Like Structure
History of the Alameda
Some believe the horse came from this ancient creature. Nobody knows for sure. The Alameda's once roamed the the mountain prairie's, but went extinct due to cavemen hunting them for there feathered fur a delicious meat. Decades upon decades, the Alameda's lived together in herds of 4 or 5. There was usually one or two males in the herd and the rest were female. A male can mate twice. The Alameda's spend there days grazing in the grass and playing with each other. The Alameda's are happy-go-lucky creatures! They are sure to have fun and put the light in your eyes! They are also extremely loyal, if you train them right (which they are fast learners) they will be very obedient! There sort of a personality mix of a loyal dog and a silly horse. Today, the Alameda's have suddenly appeared in the mountain valleys once again and have learned they love playing with humans!
About there Coats
Alameda's come in browns, blacks, grays, whites, and tans. The patterns on there fur come in only natural colors with usually natural patterns like spots or stripes and are usually fairly complicated. The color of the pattern is usually the main body color except lighter or darker to any degree. They also come in black and white no matter the main color. They have short fur that is very soft and silky in the summer and spring. In the colder seasons, there fur is longer and more bristly. The furs on there cloven hooves, there legs, there back and there tail (and the males beard) are all fluffy and soft all year long.
How do i take care of them?
Alameda's usually age to be about 30 before they die, so longer than most animals. So you'll have them for a while, because YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO ADOPT THEM OFF TO OTHERS. However, you can give them back to the Alameda staff. You can ride your Alameda, but never put a saddle or reins on it, it HATES that. However, it would love you to ride bareback. Also Alameda's LOVE to play and need lot's of attention. There very affection animals. Make sure to feed your Alameda what you would feed a horse, and how much you feed a horse; And for a treat, never give them apples, carrots or sugar cubes like a horse. Give them soft fruits! They'll love you for it!
Alameda Breeding
Occasionally, you will see two Alameda's together, they will say "Adopt our Foal" you click on the pair, and there should be another one colored in from that, that is the foal or filly. You may only breed your Alameda on your own as long as you don't breed to yourself and the other Alameda owner has to agree AND YOUR ALAMEDA MUST BE 3 DAYS OLD. Please do not make your own foal, please contact one of the designers and show them the two being bred. They will make your foal or filly and give it to you. Remember, this foal or filly counts as one of the 3 you can own at a time. Your Alameda's mate does not count as yours, since it belongs to another member and Alameda's ALWAYS HAVE 2 BABIES SO...One get's one baby and the other one goes to the other.
GO HERE TO BREED YOUR ALAMEDA OR ADOPT A FOAL:
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Alameda Habitat
Usually in a small valley between two cliffs or mountains. The grass is usually tall and green. There is usually a brooke or river for them to drink from. A pond or small body of water is usually near by because they have to bathe. Also, there are the occasional tree for shade and cottonwood groves around. Alameda's love to eat and play with cottonwood. Near the mountains feet, there should be some forest areas where the males like to hang around. And don't forget the scattered berry bushes!
Read the "About there Coats" You can make your own natural animal pattern, and if you win your pattern becomes the "normal" Pattern and you become an artist. I am taking 3 artists at the moment! See our main page and past lineart areas for more information if you would like it.
Past Alameda Designs:
