[The Lost Gremlin]

One of several species that I have recently been working on. This is only the first draught of a design but so far I'm liking it. I'll most likely change up some parts of it when I draw it again.
The design on the left is of a top-eared short-haired individual with ram horns. The other fuzzier one is of a lop-eared individual with stub horns that is in 'full-wool'. There is a third variety (not shown here) known as the 'floof' type... which is simply a standard Capranine with slightly longer, thicker wool.

The below information is for my personal reference.

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Capranine (Capra x Canine)
Pronounciation: Cap-rah-nine
Diet: Omnivores
Longetivity: 15 - 25 years
Terms: Ram (adult male), Doe (adult female), Kid (juvenile)
Height: 45 - 50 inches (male, at the shoulder), 40 - 45 inches (female, at the shoulder)
Weight: 225-240kg. (male, not including wool weight), 210 - 225kg (female, not including wool weight)
Distribution: North Africa, Asia

A creature that looks to be a cross between a goat and a dog but isn't actually closely related to either. Their long, strong legs end in thick hoof-like toes that allows them to travel easily over uneven terrain.
The length of the fur varies depending on the habitat. For example, shorter, finer fur is commonly found in those living in warmer regions with lower elevation whilst those with the longer 'wool' are typically found in high mountainous areas. Unusually the wool is only found on the animal's torso and tail; the head and legs almost always devoid of any long hair. Like with sheep, the wool can be shorn off in order to make clothing and rugs.

In the wild Capranines can be found living in loose herds of of 2 - 15 animals. Rams and does (plus their accompanying offspring) tend to stick to same-sex groups and although they may graze in close approximate of each other, they rarely interact.
The species has a strict hierarchy, with older, stronger animals having dominance over smaller or more juvenile Capranines. Individuals make it a daily ritual to reinforce their dominance by head-butting and biting.

Capranines are omnivorous with shrubs, bark, twigs, roots and grasses making up to 90% of their diet, and the last 10% made up of inverterbates and carrion. Some have also been known to enjoy fruit, nuts and honey. Capranines prefer to eat little and often, spending up to 12 hours a day grazing and foraging for food.

Capranines will only breed when their environmental conditions are favourable. If the conditions are met then the Capranine groups will come together to form a large herd. The females will then again break off to form smaller more manageable harems of 2 - 8 individuals, along with any dependant young that they may still have. The breeding season starts in early March and finishes in late April.

A ram's physical fitness and endurance is put to the challenge if he wants to secure himself a harem. If he is unable to protect his harem from other males or is unable to keep up with the does (who will flee from him in order to test his persistence) then he will lose them to other males. Sometimes males will form coalitions of 2 - 4 in order to try and secure more females by offering extra protection.
Fitness aside, does don't appear to favour any particular physical traits unless it has some sort of benefit (longer wool in colder climates, larger horns, gray/brown coloured coats for camouflage, etc)

Gestation lasts approximately 120 days and typically results in twins, although single and triplet kids aren't uncommon. The doe makes a temporary nest in a cave or inlet to have her kid(s). The kids are born fully formed and are up on their feet and running within an hour of birth.
Kids stick with their mothers until they are 18 months of age and will leave their herd altogether at two years in search of another.

Due to their size and strength, Capranines also make a fairly popular mount, especially for those who live in mountainous areas. Taming and breaking-in can be tricky but can be done, and if the animal is handled frequently from a young age then it can become much easier. Capranines are not as fast as horses but they are still very agile and surefooted. They aren't easily spooked either, with a tendency to face threats head-on.

Capranines that are bred and raised for riding leisure are often selectively bred to have finer, more manageable coats and shorter (or no) horns. Those with thicker coats must be tended to daily, and should be clipped out 1 - 3 times a year. Horn management is also important to ensure that they don't become too long or become ingrown.

In some areas Capranine are also raised in favour of sheep or goats simply due to the fact that they produce larger quantities of wool, meaning that fewer animals need to be kept and maintained.