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Date Posted: 00:07:34 06/16/02 Sun
Author: El
Subject: Hmmmm....

Well, it's happened again. I had an inspiration for a pet. But the only character who can logically breed them is ten years old. She's very adept, though. Here, I'll give you the stats, and if you okay it, Maddy, I'll make the board. Another one of those 'specialty' species, y'see.

Species name: The Lazutr�
A single one is called a Lazut

The Lazutr� have about the physique of a young, half grown lion or lioness. Lanky, but powerful at the same time, and agile as well. They're about the size of a full grown lion, as well, but that's where the resemblance stops. Lazutr� have sort of a mismatched look to them. They have front paws, true, that can be very large (frying pan size) or small (collie size)with claws as long as thumbs that retract on males, but not on females. Their hind quarters end in raptor (bird of prey, not dinosaur) legs, with a fully mobile and jointed set of hind legs that bend in ways that a hawk's or eagle's can't. The talons of the back legs need to be sharpened constantly, as they get dulled leaping in trees and walking around on the ground. The entire body is covered in sleek fur. Sometimes, a long haired version is found, the silky falls thick and cascading across the body. These are highly rare, however. The fur is often metallic in shade, taking on almost any solid color. Markings that are distinct, rather than a blending of colors, are rare in any sort.

Lazutr� have thick powerful necks supported on capable bodies that end in a strong jawed, though tapered head. The muzzle is like that of a bear, filled with silvery sharp predator teeth, the nose at the end of it extremely keen. . The eyes are any shade of purple or green, with silver and golden eyes being abnomalities. Ears are tufted on the inside, and rather horse-like in apperance, displaying some feeling. The tail, as well, can be an indicator of mood or status. Long and luxurious like a snow leopard's, a Lazut's tail is tipped in black, always, regardless of the body's color. The tail flicks about the body, or is used for balance, and can even be used to grip the bows of trees in a pinch, but it is not prehensile.

These are very loyal pets, which bond for life to each other, and to their owner. It is not recommended for someone to get two, unless of course it is an established breeding pair, which takes a while to form. They are extremely protective, and extremely formidable when crossed. Lazutr� emit shrill calls that border between roars and eagle cries when in distress, a purr heard at pleased moments, or a coo when tending young. They are very vocal animals and can use a wide variety of noises to express their pleasure, or displeasure. Mothers have four to five cubs in a litter, and the siblings are seperated immediately, because they quarrel heavily. And when born with fully formed talons, it's bad to quarrel. Young Lazutr� are born weighing in at about 7 or eight pounds, and they mature quickly, taking about four months or so to reach full size. They live a long time, despite this rapid growth, often outlasting their owners and becoming passed down through generations. Fifty years old is a still a viable, young, breedable Lazutr�, so make arrangements for their happiness in the future. They get along with a person's family, if kept among them long enough, and they are always benevloent and tolerant towards children, strangers or not, unless the child were to pull fur purposefully or abuse the creature. In that case, the Lazut would give a reminder. The mental stability of such a creature as a Lazut is very very important, because if such a creature were not stable, all might not be well.

There! I hope you likee. So the reason my ten year old is the breeder is because her uncle's breeding pairs were passed on to her when he died. The longevity and family ties made it so. But she's capable and smart, having lived with him and his trade a long time, knowing the ropes of breeding,so to speak. I'll make the board, just in casers.

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