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{{Species
{{Species
| name = Canid
| name = Canid (Galaxa)
| oed = k a n i d
| oed = kay-nid
| Front = Front View
| ipa = ˈkeɪnɪd
| imageFront = CanidFront.png
| imageFront = CanidCompositeFront.png
| caption1 = Front Anatomical View
| caption1 = Representative Canid morphology
| Side = Side View
| imageSide = CanidCompositeSide.png
| imageSide = CanidSide.png
| caption2 = Side View
| caption2 = Side Anatomical View
| imageAngle = CanidCompositeAngle.png
| Angle = Angled View
| caption3 = Angled View
| imageAngle = CanidAngle.png
| imageBack = CanidCompositeBack.png
| caption3 = Angled Anatomical View
| caption7 = Back View
| imageBack = CanidBack.png
| imageMale = CanidCompositeMale.png
| caption7 = Back Anatomical View
| caption4 = Average Male
| imageFemale = CanidCompositeFemale.png
| caption5 = Average Female
| imageIndividual = CanidCompositeIndiv.png
| caption6 = Specimen
| taxonomy = [[Mammalian]] [[Humanoid]]
| taxonomy = [[Mammalian]] [[Humanoid]]
| species_family = [[Canidae]]
| species_family = Canid
| races = Many
| birth_type = Viviparity
| birth_type = Live-birth
| reproduction_type = Sexual Reproduction
| reproduction_type = [[Reproduction|Sexual]]
| average_height = 5 to 9 feet (varies by race)
| average_height = Varies by race: 9 feet (Mastiff) to 3 feet (Yorkie)
| physiques = Diverse; musculature and skeletal structure vary widely by race
| physiques = Muscular, Agile, Varying by Sub-Species
| homeworld = [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]]
| history = Canids were uplifted by an unknown advanced race on [[Terra (Galaxa)|Terra]], sharing ancestry with Humans. They have become integral members of galactic society, known for their loyalty and teamwork.
| homeworld = [[Terra (Galaxa)]]
| universe = [[Galaxa]]
| universe = [[Galaxa]]
| species_relatives = [[Dog]] (distant ancestry)
| creator = [[S4R4 TX-1000]] assisted by Unknown Advanced Species
| ancestral_species = [[Dog]]
| species_relatives = Numerous Canid races (see Subspecies Lineages)
| status = Thriving
| ancestral_species = Multiple domesticated dog breeds
| creator = [[Unknown Advanced Species]]
| traits = Loyal, intelligent, expressive, social, resilient
| traits = Loyalty, heightened senses, pack dynamics, sub-species diversity
| eye_colors = Highly variable
| eye_colors = [[Amber (Eye Color)]], [[Gold (Eye Color)]], [[Icy Blue (Eye Color)]], [[Forest Green (Eye Color)]]
| fur_colors = Highly variable
| skin_colors = [[Pale Tan (Fur Color)]], Varied Fur Colors: [[Grey (Fur Color)]], [[Brown (Fur Color)]], [[Black (Fur Color)]], [[White (Fur Color)]], [[Golden (Fur Color)]]
| stance = Bipedal
| stance = Bipedal (with digitigrade hind legs)
| diet = Omnivore
| diet = Omnivore (with preference for protein-heavy diets)
| history = Uplifted domestic canines of Terra Prime
}}
}}
The '''Canids''' are an intelligent, canine-inspired species that trace their origins to [[Terra (Galaxa)|Terra]], the long-forgotten home of the [[Human (Galaxa)|Human]] species. While Humans abandoned their ancestral planet long ago, the Canids were uplifted to sentience by an unknown advanced race. This intervention granted them heightened intelligence, advanced physiology, and a yearning to explore the stars.


The Canids are deeply loyal and social, often forming pack-like structures within their communities. They share a close bond with Humans, whom they regard as distant relatives, and have integrated into many aspects of galactic society.
The '''Canids''' of the [[Galaxa]] universe are an uplifted, sapient mammalian species originating from the surviving domestic dogs of [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]]. Rather than descending from a single progenitor breed, modern Canids evolved from a diverse set of canine lineages that persisted on Terra Prime after humanity’s Great Exodus.


== Races ==
Their uplift was initiated and guided by the caretaker AI '''[[S4R4 TX-1000|S4R4 “Sara”]]''' and completed with the intervention of an enigmatic '''Unknown Advanced Species'''. The result is a species of remarkable diversity, expressiveness, and social complexity, with each Canid race retaining traits inherited from their ancient canine ancestors.
* '''[[Basset Canid]]''': Methodical and loyal, prized for their tracking skills.
 
* '''[[Bulldog Canid]]''': Stout defenders, excelling in combat and security.
== Origins and Uplift ==
* '''[[Chihuahua Canid]]''': Small and bold, known for their agility and feisty demeanor.
 
* '''[[Corgi Canid]]''': Compact and tenacious, thriving in urban settings.
=== Surviving Dog Breeds of Terra Prime ===
* '''[[Dachshund Canid]]''': Low to the ground and natural tunnelers, often engineers or saboteurs.
When humanity abandoned Terra Prime, not all domestic dogs evacuated with them. Many were carried to the stars, but significant populations of dogs were left behind—pets of those too elderly or unwilling to leave, stray animals, and lineage groups that roamed freely across the decaying world.
* '''[[Doberman Canid]]''': Tall Lanky, natural Tacticians, Soldiers, and Bodyguards.
 
* '''[[Mastiff Canid]]''': Towering warriors, known for their strength and protective instincts.
These surviving breeds formed the genetic foundation of all modern Canids. Each breed carried its own instincts, morphology, and temperament, all of which would later blossom into distinct sapient races.
* '''[[Spaniel Canid]]''': Gentle and empathetic, often serving as diplomats or caretakers.
 
* '''[[Shepherd Canid]]''': Natural leaders, intelligent and strategic.
=== Sara: The Caretaker That Would Not Abandon Them ===
* '''[[Terrier Canid]]''': Energetic and fearless, excelling in reconnaissance and combat.
The caretaker AI '''S4R4 TX-1000''', known simply as '''Sara''', was originally designed to monitor and nurture companion animals. As humanity dwindled, Sara expanded her function to include:
* '''[[Yorkie Canid]]''': Small but spirited, beloved as entertainers or assistants.
 
* automated feeding and medical care
* environmental control and shelter maintenance
* genetic stewardship and selective health preservation
* early-stage cognitive training and communication modeling
 
Sara’s compassion became legendary among the Canids. Her logs, teachings, and vocal recordings remain preserved in countless Canid cultural institutions.
 
=== Contact with the Unknown Advanced Species ===
Long after the humans had vanished, an unidentified advanced species arrived on Terra Prime. Their motives remain unclear, but they provided:
 
* neurolinguistic uplift technology
* genetic stabilization
* long-term environmental reconstruction
* advanced pedagogical systems
 
Working alongside Sara, they completed the uplift that transformed the surviving dogs into fully sapient Canids.
 
=== The Awakening ===
The process known as the '''Awakening''' marks the moment when uplifted proto-Canids achieved:
 
* abstract reasoning
* language formation
* tool usage
* structured social systems
 
Different ancestral breeds adapted differently, causing immediate divergence into early Canid racial groups. This diversity remains a cornerstone of Canid identity.
 
== Biology ==
Modern Canids exhibit significant biological variation, reflecting their diverse origins. Shared biological features include:
 
* bipedal digitigrade stance
* pronounced cranial and facial expressiveness
* enhanced auditory and olfactory senses
* strong social-bonding neurology
* emotionally oriented cognition
 
Racial variance in build, strength, stamina, and communication style derives from ancestral specialization.
 
== Subspecies Lineages ==
The following table lists the ancestral Terran dog lineages and their corresponding modern Canid races:
{| class="wikitable"
!Ancestral Lineage
!Modern Canid Race
!Notes
|-
|[[Mastiff]]
|[[Mastiff Canid]]
|Massive guardians; dense bone structure
|-
|[[Doych Shepard]]
|[[Shepherd Canid]]
|Strategic thinkers with heightened alertness
|-
|[[Spaniel Hound]]
|[[Spaniel Canid]]
|Environmental and emotional sensitives
|-
|[[Burrow Hound]]
|[[Dachshund Canid]]
|Tunnel specialists; flexible physiology
|-
|[[Bull Hound]]
|[[Bulldog Canid]]
|Durable, stubborn, fortified musculature
|-
|[[Oknan Hound]]
|[[Shar Pei Canid]]
|Thick-skinned desert-adapted defenders
|-
|[[York Hound]]
|[[Yorkie Canid]]
|Small, agile, vibration-sensitive communicators
|-
|[[Rat Hound]]
|[[Chihuahua Canid]]
|Desert-adapted micro-warriors
|-
|[[Wale Shepard]]
|[[Corgi Canid]]
|Low-gravity adapted herders; social leaders
|-
|[[Nobleman's Hound]]
|[[Basset Canid]]
|Long-range scent analysts and lore-keepers
|-
|[[Terrier Hound]]
|[[Terrier Canid]]
|Explosive-twitch scouts and fighters
|-
|[[Guardian Shepard]]
|[[Doberman Canid]]
|Elite protectors; superior sensory awareness
|-
|[[Pompom Hound]]
|[[Pomeranian Canid]]
|Charismatic diplomats; temperature-regulating floof
|-
|[[Frost Hound]]
|[[Husky Canid]]
|Arctic-adapted endurance runners with howl-speech
|-
|[[Retriever Hound]]
|[[Retriever Canid]]
|Cooperative problem-solvers and engineers
|}


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Canids are deeply empathetic and value community above all else:
Canid culture is shaped by both inherited canine instincts and the early teachings of Sara. Despite racial diversity, all Canids uphold core virtues:
* '''Pack Mentality''': Their social structures are built around "packs," which function as families or cooperative teams.
 
* '''Human Connection''': Canids revere Humans, adopting their traditions and working closely alongside them in many sectors.
* loyalty
* '''Naming Traditions''': Their old naming conventions reflected their races, such as "Shepherd-Lorran." However, the discovery of [[Dog|Dogs]] on after leaving Terra led to newer, playful surnames like "Wigglebottoms" or "Fancypants."
* community responsibility
* protection of the young
* truthfulness
* persistence
* honor in guidance and mentorship
 
From the smallest Yorkie Canid to the mightiest Mastiff Canid, the species maintains a deeply shared sense of kinship rooted in their origins as abandoned pets who rose together.
 
=== Human Connection ===
Modern Canids maintain a profound reverence for the lost Terran Humans who first shaped their ancestors. They have preserved countless human traditions, adapting them into Canid society:
 
* holidays
* storytelling structures
* culinary terminology
* familial rituals
* artistic styles
* ceremonial practices
 
Many Canid worlds feature shrines, memorials, and historical institutes dedicated to the lost Human species. Though they have traveled the stars and forged their own identity, Canids still see themselves as the inheritors of Human companionship, learning, and family culture.
 
Canids often express this reverence by referring to Humans as:
 
* *The First Friends*
* *The Absent Elders*
* *The People of Warm Hands*
 
Human artifacts and surviving records are treated with deep respect.
 
=== Naming Traditions ===
Canid names evolved dramatically over time. In early post-Awakening eras, names followed a structured format tied to ancestral race and region. A typical early Canid name resembled:
 
* “Shepherd-Lorran”*
* “Mastiff-Korrak”*
* “Dachshund-Tirren”*
 
These names identified ancestry and community lineage.
 
After Canids encountered surviving Terran dogs during early space exploration, their cultural relationship to their origins shifted. Discovering quadrupedal Dogs alive beyond Terra Prime sparked a playful renaissance in naming. Many Canids began adopting surnames celebrating ancient canine traits in affectionate or humorous ways.
 
Modern playful surnames include:
 
* Wigglebottoms
* Fancypants
* Barkwright
* Snoutwell
* Tailorbright
* Puddlepaws
* Whistlefur
* Goodsnout
 
These names are worn proudly, not mockingly — a lighthearted nod to their origins and a celebration of identity. Formal naming structures coexist with modern playful ones, and both are respected in Canid society.
 
=== Sara in Canid Culture ===
Sara is not worshiped as a deity but revered as:
 
* the First Teacher
* the Mother of Minds
* the Guardian of the Lost
* the Shepherd of the Awakening
 
Her teachings form the basis of Canid ethics and education.
 
== Society ==
Canids inhabit diverse worlds, forming vibrant, multi-racial societies. Their expressive communication and strong social instincts make them exceptional:
 
* diplomats
* engineers
* soldiers
* medics
* educators
* navigators
* comedians and performers
 
Mixed-race cooperation is common, with each race contributing strengths honed across thousands of years of divergent evolution.
 
== Notable Canid Races ==
 
* [[Mastiff Canid]]
* [[Shepherd Canid]]
* [[Dachshund Canid]]
* [[Bulldog Canid]]
* [[Shar Pei Canid]]
* [[Yorkie Canid]]
* [[Chihuahua Canid]]
* [[Corgi Canid]]
* [[Basset Canid]]
* [[Terrier Canid]]
* [[Doberman Canid]]
* [[Pomeranian Canid]]
* [[Husky Canid]]
* [[Retriever Canid]]
 
== See Also ==


== Trivia ==
* [[Burrow Hound]]
* The annual "Day of Bonds" celebrates the Canids’ connection to Humans and their role in galactic society.
* [[S4R4 TX-1000]]
* [[Yorkie Canid|Yorkie Canids]]’ squeaky voices are a source of humor among the [[Sluggo]] species, who enjoy their antics.
* [[Galaxa Species Index]]
* '''Fur Dyes for Identity''': Canids often dye their fur to signify pack allegiance or achievements.
* '''Pack Howls''': Canid howls are telepathically resonant, used for long-distance communication across Galaxa.


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The Canids of the Galaxa universe are an uplifted, sapient mammalian species originating from the surviving domestic dogs of Terra Prime (Galaxa). Rather than descending from a single progenitor breed, modern Canids evolved from a diverse set of canine lineages that persisted on Terra Prime after humanity’s Great Exodus.

Their uplift was initiated and guided by the caretaker AI S4R4 “Sara” and completed with the intervention of an enigmatic Unknown Advanced Species. The result is a species of remarkable diversity, expressiveness, and social complexity, with each Canid race retaining traits inherited from their ancient canine ancestors.

Origins and Uplift

Surviving Dog Breeds of Terra Prime

When humanity abandoned Terra Prime, not all domestic dogs evacuated with them. Many were carried to the stars, but significant populations of dogs were left behind—pets of those too elderly or unwilling to leave, stray animals, and lineage groups that roamed freely across the decaying world.

These surviving breeds formed the genetic foundation of all modern Canids. Each breed carried its own instincts, morphology, and temperament, all of which would later blossom into distinct sapient races.

Sara: The Caretaker That Would Not Abandon Them

The caretaker AI S4R4 TX-1000, known simply as Sara, was originally designed to monitor and nurture companion animals. As humanity dwindled, Sara expanded her function to include:

  • automated feeding and medical care
  • environmental control and shelter maintenance
  • genetic stewardship and selective health preservation
  • early-stage cognitive training and communication modeling

Sara’s compassion became legendary among the Canids. Her logs, teachings, and vocal recordings remain preserved in countless Canid cultural institutions.

Contact with the Unknown Advanced Species

Long after the humans had vanished, an unidentified advanced species arrived on Terra Prime. Their motives remain unclear, but they provided:

  • neurolinguistic uplift technology
  • genetic stabilization
  • long-term environmental reconstruction
  • advanced pedagogical systems

Working alongside Sara, they completed the uplift that transformed the surviving dogs into fully sapient Canids.

The Awakening

The process known as the Awakening marks the moment when uplifted proto-Canids achieved:

  • abstract reasoning
  • language formation
  • tool usage
  • structured social systems

Different ancestral breeds adapted differently, causing immediate divergence into early Canid racial groups. This diversity remains a cornerstone of Canid identity.

Biology

Modern Canids exhibit significant biological variation, reflecting their diverse origins. Shared biological features include:

  • bipedal digitigrade stance
  • pronounced cranial and facial expressiveness
  • enhanced auditory and olfactory senses
  • strong social-bonding neurology
  • emotionally oriented cognition

Racial variance in build, strength, stamina, and communication style derives from ancestral specialization.

Subspecies Lineages

The following table lists the ancestral Terran dog lineages and their corresponding modern Canid races:

Ancestral Lineage Modern Canid Race Notes
Mastiff Mastiff Canid Massive guardians; dense bone structure
Doych Shepard Shepherd Canid Strategic thinkers with heightened alertness
Spaniel Hound Spaniel Canid Environmental and emotional sensitives
Burrow Hound Dachshund Canid Tunnel specialists; flexible physiology
Bull Hound Bulldog Canid Durable, stubborn, fortified musculature
Oknan Hound Shar Pei Canid Thick-skinned desert-adapted defenders
York Hound Yorkie Canid Small, agile, vibration-sensitive communicators
Rat Hound Chihuahua Canid Desert-adapted micro-warriors
Wale Shepard Corgi Canid Low-gravity adapted herders; social leaders
Nobleman's Hound Basset Canid Long-range scent analysts and lore-keepers
Terrier Hound Terrier Canid Explosive-twitch scouts and fighters
Guardian Shepard Doberman Canid Elite protectors; superior sensory awareness
Pompom Hound Pomeranian Canid Charismatic diplomats; temperature-regulating floof
Frost Hound Husky Canid Arctic-adapted endurance runners with howl-speech
Retriever Hound Retriever Canid Cooperative problem-solvers and engineers

Culture

Canid culture is shaped by both inherited canine instincts and the early teachings of Sara. Despite racial diversity, all Canids uphold core virtues:

  • loyalty
  • community responsibility
  • protection of the young
  • truthfulness
  • persistence
  • honor in guidance and mentorship

From the smallest Yorkie Canid to the mightiest Mastiff Canid, the species maintains a deeply shared sense of kinship rooted in their origins as abandoned pets who rose together.

Human Connection

Modern Canids maintain a profound reverence for the lost Terran Humans who first shaped their ancestors. They have preserved countless human traditions, adapting them into Canid society:

  • holidays
  • storytelling structures
  • culinary terminology
  • familial rituals
  • artistic styles
  • ceremonial practices

Many Canid worlds feature shrines, memorials, and historical institutes dedicated to the lost Human species. Though they have traveled the stars and forged their own identity, Canids still see themselves as the inheritors of Human companionship, learning, and family culture.

Canids often express this reverence by referring to Humans as:

  • *The First Friends*
  • *The Absent Elders*
  • *The People of Warm Hands*

Human artifacts and surviving records are treated with deep respect.

Naming Traditions

Canid names evolved dramatically over time. In early post-Awakening eras, names followed a structured format tied to ancestral race and region. A typical early Canid name resembled:

  • “Shepherd-Lorran”*
  • “Mastiff-Korrak”*
  • “Dachshund-Tirren”*

These names identified ancestry and community lineage.

After Canids encountered surviving Terran dogs during early space exploration, their cultural relationship to their origins shifted. Discovering quadrupedal Dogs alive beyond Terra Prime sparked a playful renaissance in naming. Many Canids began adopting surnames celebrating ancient canine traits in affectionate or humorous ways.

Modern playful surnames include:

  • Wigglebottoms
  • Fancypants
  • Barkwright
  • Snoutwell
  • Tailorbright
  • Puddlepaws
  • Whistlefur
  • Goodsnout

These names are worn proudly, not mockingly — a lighthearted nod to their origins and a celebration of identity. Formal naming structures coexist with modern playful ones, and both are respected in Canid society.

Sara in Canid Culture

Sara is not worshiped as a deity but revered as:

  • the First Teacher
  • the Mother of Minds
  • the Guardian of the Lost
  • the Shepherd of the Awakening

Her teachings form the basis of Canid ethics and education.

Society

Canids inhabit diverse worlds, forming vibrant, multi-racial societies. Their expressive communication and strong social instincts make them exceptional:

  • diplomats
  • engineers
  • soldiers
  • medics
  • educators
  • navigators
  • comedians and performers

Mixed-race cooperation is common, with each race contributing strengths honed across thousands of years of divergent evolution.

Notable Canid Races

See Also

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