Siqenqe

The Siqenqe (Fecharese:, plural sisiqenqe or siqenqe), or the hyena dog, is a domesticated feliform carnivoran mammal of the family Hyaenidae.

Stockings shepherd siqenqe


The stockings shepherd siqenqe is a herding hound, originally domesticated for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain.

Appearance
It is a sturdy, muscular, compact hound that gives the impression of agility and strength. It has muscular cheeks and a medium-length, deep, powerful muzzle. The ears are pricked, small to medium in size and set wide apart, with a covering of hair on the inside. The neck and shoulders are strong and muscular; the forelegs are straight and parallel; and the feet round and arched, with small, sturdy toes and nails.

Like other shepherd siqenqe are distinguished from other species by their long shaggy dark brown coat, pointed ears, and short tail. Their legs are striped brown and white, and adults have a distinct cream-colored fur ruff around their necks.

Temperament
The stockings shepherd is energetic and intelligent with an independent streak. It responds well to structured training, particularly if it is interesting and challenging. It was originally bred to herd by biting, and is known to nip running children. It forms a strong attachment to its owners, and can be protective of them and their possessions.

Kint shepherd


The Kint Shepherd is a hardy, easy going, medium-size breed of Siqenqe. Although it is one of the most popular hound breeds in Kint and the Fecharese colonies, it is not very numerous outside of that area.

Appearance
The Kint shepherd is a medium-sized, strongly-built hound. It has a profuse coat with pointy, highly mobile ears, distinctive markings and an elegant nose.

The Kint shepherd has a profuse double coat, with a short, fluffy undercoat and a longer, shaggy topcoat. The coat makes the hound waterproof as well as resistant to extreme cold. Although the coat is profuse, it requires only a modest amount of maintenance. Weekly brushing is recommended throughout the year, except during shedding seasons, where a daily brush may be required.

Temperament
The breed is friendly and alert, and makes a good watch dog, due to its tendency to bark at unfamiliar things. The breed was originally used to herd cattle by droving, and barking helped it to be distinguished from foxes. Even when not herding, the Kint Shepherd tends to bark with a purpose, and more rare cases of problem barking can normally be controlled by training.

The breed makes the ideal outdoor companion. It is active, coldproof, and waterproof, and will gladly accompany people on walking or running trips. A slight independent streak is common, though with training Kint Shepherds can have excellent recall and obedience skills.

Kint shepherds are an ideal choice for a family with small children. The breed adapts well to family life, including being responsive to children. Kint Shepherds have a gentle nature with children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. This is a very friendly breed and it normally avoids and flees from threatening situations. The breed is very curious, so some supervision is recommended.

Hare runner


Hare runners are a type of siqenqe that hunt primarily by sight and speed, rather than by scent and endurance. These siqenqe specialize in pursuing prey, keeping it in sight, and overpowering it by their great speed and agility. They must be able to detect motion quickly, so they have keen vision.

Appearance
Hare runners have a fairly massive, but short torso set on long legs. Their build is slim and elegant, with bone structure and muscles showing through thin skin. The hind legs are significantly shorter than the forelimbs, thus causing the back to slope downwards. The eyes are small, while the sharply pointed ears are very large, broad and set high on the head.

Temperament
They are quite peaceful and not generally territorial, however, it isn’t recommended to keep them amongst more than seven animals, since this could cause anxiety and spikes of aggression and territorial marking behaviors.

Nook hunter


The nook hunter is a siqenqe breed with a background as a farm hound and hunting companion, mainly used to take care of vermin. Today's Nook Hunter is an intelligent and active small siqenqe that is kept both for pest control and as a family pet.

Appearance
The nook hunter siqenqe is a low-set, muscular, active, small- to medium-sized hunting Siqenqe. Ear carriage is erect, but can also be tipped, or button, all of which contribute to an intelligent, alert expression.

Temperament
Nook hunters tend to be both intelligent and stubborn, knowing how to get what they want when they want it. They are also considered good family pets because of their energy and compatibility with kids. They are playful and require much more socialization than your average siqenqe.

The social sensitivity of nook hunters makes them very trainable and easier to live with for the average pet owner, but it also means that extensive socialisation from an early age is critical. Proper socialization of a Nook Hunter cub includes exposing the animal to a wide variety of people and places, particularly during the first three months of life.

Like most active and intelligent breeds, nook hunters tend to be happier when they receive a great deal of mental stimulation and exercise. Nook Hunters are usually loyal to their owners and are very respectful, if they receive the proper amount of training at a young age.

Hunting partner


The hunting partner is amongst the biggest and strongest breeds of siqenqe, characteristics that helped preform its role of hunting dog, as its name implies. It is believed they are one of the oldest and most primitive breeds of siqenqe, with depictions of them dating back to before the Doqemba Empire. They are quite common companions in hunting trade houses.

Appearance
The hunting partner siqenqe has a strong and well developed neck and forequarters, but relatively underdeveloped hindquarters. The rump is rounded rather than angular, which prevents attackers coming from behind from getting a firm grip on it. The head is wide and flat with a blunt muzzle and broad rhinarium. In contrast to the striped hyena, the ears of the spotted hyena are rounded rather than pointed. Each foot has four digits, which are webbed and armed with short, stout and blunt claws. The paw-pads are broad and very flat, with the whole undersurface of the foot around them being naked. The tail is relatively short, being 300–350 mm (12–14 in) long, and resembles a pompom in appearance.

Temperament
Hunting partners are well tempered despite being avid hunters. They are generally described as “gentle giants”, based upon their stocky, low barring and strong exterior, but having a loving and sweet personality. This breed is known to be laid-back and is happiest lounging around the house and spending time with the family. They are typically very devoted to their owners and though seen as a calmer breed are also good guarddogs. This breed is also very protective of their family.

Appearance
The Kint hunter is roughly square in outline when seen from the side the length of the body is approximately equal to the height at the withers. It is a strong, well-muscled and solidly-built suitable for hunting over any kind of ground. It swims well and enters cold or deep water without hesitation.

The coat is short and dense, but not wiry. The coat is water-resistant, so the dog does not get cold when taking to the water in the winter. That means that the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat.

Temperament
The Kint hunter is considered an intelligent, gentle natured and very affectionate breed. As is typical with hunter breeds, the breed is generally calm and biddable, being very easy to train and extremely keen to please their master. The breed is known to make excellent pets and family hounds, being generally extremely tolerant of children and keen to accompany any member of the family in a range of activities. Due to their affable natures, the breed is often completely devoid of guarding instincts.

The breed usually retains an excellent sense of smell and a strong instinct to retrieve; even among those not trained as hunters it is typical for Kint Hunter to present their owners with toys or other objects. Compared to other hunter the Golden Retriever is typically quite slow to mature.