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This is an in-depth version of the trait guide on the species guide. It clarifies some things and provides clearer definitions for the traits. The % after the rarity indicates its chance to pass in a breeding. Please note this list is subject to be edited as required! New traits may be discovered. If you have more questions you can pm me or ask in the #questions channel in the discord! Please don't post on this thread! Suggestions for phrasing/clarification welcome.
Non-Rarity | Cannot Pass
These traits are not rolled for. An artist may choose to include them if they wish.
Expression/Pose
Changes that show a different pose or expression that the default lineart. This can include the eyes, mouth, and general posing of the ears/limbs/tail. This trait doesn't apply to custom lined Thistlehooves as they are already different from the default lineart.
Accessories
Removable accessories added to a Thistlehoof. These should be on separate layers so they can be removed to see the design underneath (excusing small non-intrusive ones like piercings etc). Accessories that resemble other traits such as fake horns or wings must be obviously fake, being attached by straps/headbands etc.
Custom Lines
A Thistlehoof with lines completely different from the default lineart. This trait cannot be used for MYOs or events (unless otherwise stated) and can only be accessed through adopts.
Edited Tartan
A Thistlehoof whose tartan is different from the default lineart. Not to be confused with edited bell. This may be in the form of a different collar type, or may be entirely different such as a halter, harness or saddle. These edits should still contain the tartan pattern somewhere.
Missing Limb/s (injury)
Missing limbs as a result of an injury. The limb will have a nub depending on where the limb was amputated from. As these missing limbs are not genetic they will not pass on to offspring.
Scars
Scars or scar tissue on a Thistlehoof. This trait also applies to burns, ear nicks and missing eyes (as a result of injury).
Cracked/Broken Horns
Horns that are snapped/cracked/broken.
Weight Edit
Edits that show more/less body weight on a Thistlehoof.
Edited Bell
A bell that is different from the default lineart. This does not apply to the bells colouring - you can make the bell any colour of metal you like. For bells not made of metal, see Non-Metal Bell (Uncommon).
Tattoos
Tattoos on a Thistlehoof.
Whiskers (cow-like)
Small short whiskers similar to those of real life cows.
Prosthetics
Prosthetics on a Thistlehoof. This trait is separate from Missing Limb/s, you are not required to give your Thistlehoof prosthetics.
Standard | Auto-pass unless overridden
Standard Lineart
Unedited lineart.
Either Default Short or Long Horns
A choice between the default short or long horns.
Either Default Short Hair or Fringe
A choice between the default short hair or fringe.
Either Udder or No Udder
A choice between having or not having an udder.
Common | 50%
Heterochromia
Different coloured eyes on a Thistlehoof. A Thistlehoof with multiple sets of eyes still needs this trait if they are different colours.
Curly Fur
Fur with a curly texture. On its own this trait only changes the texture, it cannot change the length.
Minor Fur Edits
Edits that do not change the entirety of the fur texture / length. This trait can include ear tufts. These do not apply to the tail.
Short Hair Edit (above chin)
Any hairstyle edit that is above the chin in length.
Switch Edit (end of tail)
Any edits to the hair at the end of the tail.
Horn Edit
Any horn edit that can reasonably pass as belonging to the bovidae family.
No Horns
A lack of horns on a Thistlehoof.
Uncommon| 25%
Tongue Edit
An edit to the length, shape or texture of a Thistlehoof's tongue.
Non-Metal Bell
A bell made from any non-metal material (eg glass, ice, wood).
Pupil Edit
Edit to the shape of the pupil of a Thistlehoof. This trait may include the lack of a visible iris. For a lack of pupil see No Pupil (Rare). For a lack of iris and pupil, see Blank Eyes (Rare).
Long Fur
Longer fur on a Thistlehoof. This does not apply to the fringe/hair or switch of a Thistlehoof.
Coloured Sclera
Non-white sclera. A coloured sclera can also be patterned (eg swirls).
Sectoral Heterochromia
Multiple distinct colours within the same iris. This can also apply to patterns (eg swirls).
Teeth Edit
An edit to the teeth of a Thistlehoof. Also includes a lack of teeth.
Smooth Fur
A removal of fur tufts on a Thistlehoof, creating short smooth fur.
Long Hair Edit (below chin)
Any hairstyle edit that is below the chin in length. Tied-up hair that would reach below the chin if untied also applies to this category.
Tail Edit (other)
Edits to the tail that do not fall under the length categories, such as width or fur edits. This trait does not apply to the switch; for an edited switch see Switch Edit (end of tail) (Common).
Short Tail
A tail that is significantly shorter than the standard tail, such as nub/deer tails. This trait may include a lack of a switch.
Ear Edit
Any changes to the ear shape/length/size etc. For ear nicks, see Scars (Non-Rarity).
Whiskers (other)
Any other whisker types that do not reflect natural cow whiskers. This includes but is not limited to unnaturally shaped whiskers, curly whiskers, fish whiskers, dragon whiskers, etc.
Snout Adjustment
Changing the shape, length or nose area of a Thistlehoof to be similar to any member of the ungulate family. For non-hooved animal snouts, see Gene Splice (Mythic).
Mane
A mane that extends from the neck to around the head, like a lion. This is a connected mass of fur, not separate areas for the neck/head as those would fall under other traits (hair/fur edits).
Rare | 15%
Metallic Horns/Hooves/Mouths
Horns, hooves or mouths that are metallic. This trait can apply to any of these characteristics, not all of them need to be metallic to qualify for this trait (eg, metallic horns and hooves but a normal mouth).
Back Mane
A fur mane that extend down either all of or a portion of the spine (back and/or neck), generally with a division between the normal fur and the mane.
Gigantism
A Thistlehoof that is much larger than the standard size. This trait has no upwards limit (within reason).
Dwarfism
A Thistlehoof that is smaller than the standard size. This trait has no downward limit (within reason).
Blindness (1 or both eyes)
A Thistlehoof that is blind or low vision in one or both eyes.
No Pupil
A Thistlehoof that lacks a pupil inside the iris. For a lack of both the iris and pupil, see Blank Eyes (Rare).
Non-Bovine Horns
Any horns which do not reasonably belong to the bovidae family, such as deer antlers.
Antennae
A pair or sole antennae on the Thistlehoof, such as bug, alien etc.
Long Tail
A tail that is longer than the standard tail. This edit allows for some liberty with fur and width, though extreme edits may require another trait (such as long fur or tail edit (other). This does not affect the switch; for edited switches see Switch Edit (end of tail) (Common).
Hoof Edits
Any edits to the hoof lineart. This may include shape changes or edits to replicate other ungulate hooves, such as horses, deer, sheep, etc.
3+ Horns
The presence of 3+ horns on a Thistlehoof's head. Unless the Thistlehoof also possesses a horn edit, these should be standard long or short horns (or a combination).
No Fur
A Thistlehoof that is hairless. The skin colour/markings of your Thistlehoof are up to you.
Flightless Wings
Wings that are too small to lift a Thistlehoof in flight. They may be used for other purposes such as gliding. For wings that are large enough to allow flight but have become flightless due to injury, or only have one wing due to genetic reasons, see Wings (Legendary).
Missing Limb/s
Missing limbs for genetic or anatomical reasons. These limbs may have nubs or may not exist at all. For missing limbs caused by injury, see Missing Limbs (injury) (Non-Rarity).
No Tail
The lack of a tail.
Extra Ears
Extra ears on a Thistlehoof. These should be standard ears unless the Thistlehoof also has an ear edit.
Blank Eyes
Both or one eye that lacks an iris and pupil. Unless the Thistlehoof also has the coloured sclera trait, these eyes should be white.
Missing Eyes
A lack of one or both eyes on a Thistlehoofs head. This can mean either an eyesocket without an eye or the lack of a socket altogether.
Munchkinism
A Thistlehoof with proportionately shorter legs. This trait is separate from dwarfism.
Vents
Openings on a Thistlehoof's body, that typically emit light or smoke.
Feather Growth
Feathers growing from a Thistlehoof's body.
Gills
Internal (like a fish) or external (like an axolotl) gills on a Thistlehoof.
Legendary | 5%
2 Heads
An extra head on a Thistlehoof. These heads may have their own sets of eyes and horns and do not require the 3+ horns, extra eyes or extra mouth trait (to cover the 2 pairs of eyes/horns and 2 mouths). They may be joined at the neck or face. The main pairs of eyes on these heads should be the same unless possessing other relevant traits (eg heterochromia).
Extra Limbs
Extra or split legs on a Thistlehoof.
Multiple Tails
The presence of 2 or more tails on a Thistlehoof. Has some allowance for shape/fur however tails that should otherwise fall under other traits (eg length/width edits) will also require those traits. Multiple tails that all feature different edits are allowed provided all the traits are listed for each tail.
Extra Eyes
3 or more eyes on a Thistlehoof's body. Extra eyes can found anywhere on the body and there is no limit on how many can be added. These eyes are not required to match the main set of eyes on a Thistlehoof.
Extra Mouth
The presence of an extra mouth on a Thistlehoof. This mouth can be anywhere, any size and does not need to match the main Thistlehoof mouth (ie tongue/teeth edits are permitted without the relevant traits).
Wings
A pair of wings large enough to allow a Thistlehood to fly. For more than 2 wings, see 3+ Wings (Mythic). 'Flightless' wings that would be large enough for flight if not for injury still fall under this trait, with the Scars (Non-Rarity) or Missing Limb/s (Non-Rarity) trait. A pair of wings where one wing is missing due to genetic reasons still fall under this trait, with the Missing Limb/s (Rare) trait.
Halos
Generally a glowing disc of light around a Thistlehoof's head. Halos can be placed anywhere on the body and there is no limit on the amount. Halos can also be made of things other than light, such as liquid, elemental materials, plants, etc.
Glowing Markings
Glowing markings present on a Thistlehoof's body. This can apply to the eyes, mouth, horns, hooves etc as well.
Animated Markings
Moving or changing markings. This can include markings that change colour or move around a Thistlehoof's body. If an entire Thistlehoof changes colour, see Powers (Mythic) or Genesplice (Mythic) for chameleon/cuttlefish-like abilities.
Longer Body
A body that is longer than the standard body. There is no upper limit on how long a Thistlehoof can get.
Horns Made of Something Else
Horns made of another material, such as glass, snow, ink etc. If this trait is used without a horn edit, the horns should use either of the standard horns as a base (small edits allowed to demonstrate the material properties eg ink drips).
Cybernetic
A Thistlehoof with a robotic body/body parts. This trait does not apply to robotic prosthetics.
Exposed Bone
Sections of exposed bones on a Thistlehoof, eg tail. Less than 50% of the bone may be exposed until this requires a Skeletal (Mythic) trait.
Terrarium
Sections of a Thistlehoof's body replaced with glass terrariums. These glass sections may be filled with plants, liquids, exposed bones, etc.
Crystals
Crystals growing from a Thistlehoof's body.
Living Plushie
A Thistlehoof with seams, filled with stuffing like a stuffed animal.
Fins
Aquatic fins anywhere on a Thistlehoofs body. For fins that replace limbs, see Gene Splice (Mythic).
Mythic| 2%
3+ Wings
3 or more wings on a Thistlehoof. These wings may be anywhere and any size or a combination of sizes.
3+ Heads
More than 3 heads on a Thistlehoof. These heads may have their own sets of eyes and horns and do not require the 3+ horns, extra eyes or extra mouth trait (to cover the pairs of eyes/horns and mouths). They may be joined at the neck or face. The main pairs of eyes on these heads should be the same unless possessing other relevant traits (eg heterochromia).
Plant Growth
Plants growing from a Thistlehoof's body.
Powers
Supernatural abilities a Thistlehoof possesses, including elemental or magical abilities. Each power requires its own power trait.
Gene Splice
The combination of a Thistlehoof's DNA with another animal (real, extinct or mythical). This may manifest in a variety of traits (eg ear edit, tail edit, snout adjustment). This may even include powers such as colour-change or echolocation. It is best to ask a mod about this as it is a very case-by-case basis!
Extra Mouthes (3+)
The presence 3 or more mouths on a Thistlehoof. This mouth can be anywhere, any size and does not need to match the main Thistlehoof mouth (ie tongue/teeth edits are permitted without the relevant traits).
Living Body Parts (eg tail mouth)
Body parts with a separate sentience from the Thistlehoof. This may include living hair, limbs and tails. These body parts may have up to 2 eyes and/or 1 mouth included as part of this trait. Any extra eyes or mouths as part of a living body part will need the extra eyes or mouths trait/s.
Zombified
A Thistlehoof either partly or wholly zombified. May include exposed flesh/bones, decaying body parts, etc. Must remain CS appropriate.
Transparency
Either wholly or partially transparent skin that may expose bones or organs. Must remain CS appropriate.
Low Poly
A Thistlehoof that looks like a low-poly model from a videogame. This trait allows for custom lines.
Transformation
A Thistlehoof with the ability to swap/transform between two or more related forms. (eg werewolf, monstrous and normal form). This trait allows for the other forms to be custom-lined if needed. Other forms may be drawn off-oekaki but the main reference should still be on-oekaki.
Skeletal
A Thistlehoof either wholly or partly skeletonised. More than 50% of the body must be purely skeletal for this to apply. Not to be confused with exposed bone (legendary).
