Dogs in medieval fantasy worlds

[brian 333]

Hmm, winter wolves and hell hounds redone as draconic?

Desert Fox
These cute critters are not cuddly. Their light tan overcoats conceal their dark blue scales except at their faces and their lower legs. They hunt in the daytime in the hottest, most desolate deserts, surprising much larger game with their lightning breath.

Forest Curs
The green tint of their fur makes these pack hunters blend into the forest. Their powerful chests and front claws make them formidable hunters, especially of burrowers. They use their toxic breath to kill prey that seek protection underground then dig them up at their leisure.

Death Dogs
The face of these black swamp-dwelling dogs typically begins to peel away from their muzzles as they age, revealing the bones and tendons of their skulls. They prefer their kills to rot before they eat, so they tend to accumulate around their lairs as if they are intentional macabre displays. Their acidic breath both kills and hastens the rotting process.