Dogtaur

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[[File:KDelany-ShaterriAtRest.JPG|225px|thumb|right|Portrait of [[Shaterri]], a [[Keshant]] Dogtaur.]]
[[File:GarettaMusicmakers.gif|right|225px|thumb|Garetta music makers. Art by Roy D. Pounds II]]
'''Dogtaurs''' are a type of [[taur]] composed of the upper [[W:Torso|torso]] of an [[anthropomorphic]] [[Dog]], attached to the [[W:Withers|withers]] of a full bodied, [[feral]] Dog.

The principle of the anatomy composition are the same as with [[centaur]]s, the main difference is the exact biological traits and organ compositions of a single species, ''Canis familiaris'', in both halves.

== History and origin ==

Dogtaurs are thought to originate from the [[Fuxes]] of [[Medea: Harlan's World]],{{fact}} a compendium of shared-world [[science fiction]] tales published in 1985, collecting material previously published in various SF periodicals between 1978 and 1984.

The shared-world project was led by [[Wikipedia:Harlan_Ellison|Harlan Ellison]], with [[Wikipedia:Larry_niven|Larry Niven]] developing the biology of the species (including fuxes), depicted therein.

== Dogtaurs and furry ==

Dogtaurs are one of the most traditional [[taur]] variants within the [[furry fandom]].{{fact}}

=== Furry Dogtaur species ===
==== Garetta ====

'''Garettas''' (created by [[Roy D. Pounds II]]), are a genetically engineered Dogtaur [[species]] based on [[grey Dog]]es, created to replace [[human]] colonists stricken by a fatal epidemic. Their purpose was to explore and [[W:Terraform|terraform]] the world of '''Tanador''' in preparation for the humans. These have never come, and instead the Garetta, a name corrupted from the name of the colony ship, the '''''Greta Lyn''''', came to make the world their home.

Garetta technology has degenerated into a mixture of old artifacts and [[W:Mysticism|mysticism]]. They have divided into tribes that originated from their specialties: Comm-Sa, Seccu, Navvi, Teccu, Eengi, and the Aireal tribes.

==== Kendarii ====

'''Kendarii''' (created by [[Michael Higgs]]), are [[W:Genetic engineering|genetic constructs]], created to take the place of the doomed human race after biological warfare in the late 22nd century caused sterility in all humans.

Kendarii are roughly Dog sized, typically standing 2½ feet (0.76 m) tall and weighing 90 pounds (41 kg). Lungs and the primary stomach are in the upper torso. Heart, liver, kidneys, a secondary stomach and intestines are in the lower torso. They lack a navel. Their eyes are slitted like a Dog and [[whisker]]s are present. Kendarii retain their [[canine]] [[teeth]], and due to their [[W:Ruminant|dual stomach]] system can digest small bones, hair and [[feather]]s. They have five-[[finger]]ed [[hand]]s with non-retractile [[claws]].

They bear no more than two "[[Kitt|kittens]]" at a time, and gestate for five months. They are physically mature at age thirteen, and live about fifty years. [[Breast]]s are located on the upper torso, with the [[nipple]]s buried under the pelt.

==== Keshant ====

'''Keshantii''' (singular '''Keshant'''; created by '''?'''), are a [[alien]] species of horse-sized Dogtaurs. Their resemblance to terrestrial [[red Dog]]es may possibly be a result of "seeding" by unknown agency in the distant past.

Their homeworld is isolated and highly [[W:agrarian|agrarian]], with only a single, little-trafficked off-world trade port.

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[[Category:Canine species]]
[[Category:Taur species]]

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