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History of Woolies:
Woolies are a small equine speices that originated in New Zealand. They originated as a simple gene splicing experiment to test the capabilities of a recent scientific breakthrough.
the original hybrids were beloved by their caretakers and were very well cared for, but their incredibly crafty nature soon became apparent. One by one the specimens escaped, some by squeezing their way under fences, others by learning to manipulate the locks on their stalls with their mouths, and others by displaying a fantastic jumping ability that completely surpassed that of their pony ancestors.
The fugitives made themselves at home among the many sheep flocks surrounding the laboratory. Upon tracking the animals down and attempting to return them home, they were stopped by farmers' children begging to let them keep their beloved new pets. They were removed anyways, brought back to the now reinforced facilities. And so they escaped again and again, each time finding their way back to the same farms they were taken from.
The hybrids, it seemed, would much rather be loved by a child than studied by adults.
The scientists begrudgingly relented, choosing to study the animals in their homes rather than attempting to contain them. they observed that the animals were gentle as could be to any young human, but were mischievous and pushy around any adult human that approached them. Though they didn't display any aggressive behavior, they seemed to delight in activities such as "accidentally" knocking them into mud puddles, stealing any scrap of food they could get their noses on, and galloping off with sets of keys. They also quickly mastered the art of acting just cute enough to prevent their hapless owners from rehoming them.
Once it was found that the animals readily bred in captivity and came in an amazing array of patterns and colors, they exploded in popularity as pets and spread throughout the world. They soon became known as "Woolies." They became very popular as pets partly due to their versatility- a wooly could serve as a pet, a surprisingly talented and even tempered riding pony, and a source of very soft wool.
Small feral populations also exist in herds functioning very similarly to wild horses. Though they do not look threatening, they are compact, muscular animals that have proven themselves more than capable of fending for themselves. These wild woolies show a similar fondness for children, and have been known on several occasions to lead lost children back to civilization. They're almost as well known for their incredible ability to ransack camp grounds. In a wooly populated area you hide your camp from tiny fluffy terrors, not bears.
Info:
Height: roughly 12 to 14.2 hands on average, 15 at the largest. There have been several attempts to breed taller strains, but large animals overheat very easily and their increased size also makes their mischievous nature far more dangerous.
Lifespan: 30-35 years, 50 at most. They tend to be sturdier and healthier than most horse and sheep breeds.
Apperance: Both male and female woollies have horns. Male's horns are curved, similar to those of a big horn ram. Females have short, pointed horns.
Rules/Adoption:
Woolies for adoption will be posted under the main thread. To apply for them, follow the prompt listed on the adopt.
MYO's may be available at a later date.
Woolies currently can not be bred, but may be able to in the future.
Woolies are a closed species. You may not make your own without express permission.
Woolies can be traded for other woolies or gifted to other users, but they may not be sold or traded for characters outside of the species.
Don't be rude!
Rarities:
common: unedited lines, any color and pattern found in equines excluding appaloosa, chimera, zebra, and brindle.
uncommon: longer or shorter wool, any pattern or coloring found on any hooved mammal excluding chimera, forelock and tail variations
rare: No wool, chimera patterns, custom horns, height over 15 hands (16.2 hands max), an unnatural accent color that covers no more than 25% of the body
mythical: magic powers, wings, scales, extra legs, unnatural coloring, etc. Mythical traits must be approved by me, wibeke.
