image may be largename yusuf
age 5 years
gender male
orientation gay
pack dog
rank guard/hunter
breed turkish shepherd
build not as heavily muscled as some livestock dogs, though he is still muscular. long legged and taller than most of the dogs in his group
scent a grassy earth toned scent, mostly gained from foraging during hunting parties
personality yusuf is patient and laid back, he lacks more extreme emotions since living with livestock all his life has weathered down those feelings, he tends to keep to himself but can be very informative when approached, especially about wolves and their behaviors
strengths his strength and understanding of predators
weaknesses his lack of harder emotions, how quickly he loses interest in things, since he is starting to age his speed is not up to par anymore
mate has never had a mate but his previous owner had him bred to another turkish shepherd for replacement guardians once his generation grew too old
children has a handful of children whom he doesnt know of, though he is aware of his adult daughter rita who still works with livestock, but their father-daughter relationship is strained and awkward
siblings two older brothers, though he has never seen them
backstory yusuf was a livestock guardian dog who worked closely with goats and sheep along with others dogs of similar nature, keeping the flock safe from predators by chasing, even fighting animals such as coyotes, wolves, or other feral dogs. at the age of 4, after a chase with a coyote, he had gone much too far into the wilderness, completely losing his way. he spent days roaming and attempting to find his way back when he came across a pack of dogs, ultimately forfeiting his search to return home
and joining them.