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Description
STOP! Drageer are a closed species!
You may not make your own! To acquire a Drageer of your own, please stand by for custom sales, MYO sales and other fun ways to adopt!
Every Drageer is registered, comes with an ID number and a genotype/phenotype specific to them.

Currently, you can not breed Drageer; however, in the future, this will become possible through a regulated system that will keep track of each breeding and produce offspring based on genetics and random generation. This sheet does not cover coat and color genes; not everything is available for resource yet, so please bear with me if you've any interest in owning your own Drageer farm in the future.

Rarity Color Key
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Exceptionally Rare
Impossible

About the Drageer Species
Drageer are social creatures found in family herds of up to forty members which can be found in just about any climate. Typically, a herd consists of a single buck, his mated does and their offspring, which remain with the herd until they reach three years of age, at which point both sexes are chased off to find their own families.

Wild Drageer tend to resemble their natural cousins, with earthy pelts and fawn spots that disappear as they age. Some variation is typical, especially in secluded populations where inbreeding is more common. Piebalds and Leucistic Drageer tend to be abandoned by their herds' leaders, except in mountain or arctic settings, where white fur is, quite contrastingly, admired and revered.

A young buck will begin to grow its horns within its second year. Both sexes are sexually mature by the age of three, though bucks may go their entire lives without winning a doe of their own. A buck with a herd must defend his claims, and his does, from rival males; though it is often the leading doe, the eldest, who chooses territory and migration routes. Young bucks allowed to remain within the herd under their father or relative are never permitted to breed, though some sneaky individuals may sneak past this common rule of thumb and take a doe or two right under their leader's nose.

Bucks are known for horse-like behaviors, such as infanticide, where a buck may kill one of its own fawns if it's lame or sick. Likewise, a rival's fawn is at risk, though typically they're simply chased off in hopes of putting the mothering doe into season and accepting of a new buck.

Incredibly, Drageer tend to live far longer than most of their cousin species, with the eldest known wild specimens estimated to be fifty or more years old.

A Drageer so old will have gray fur and dry scales; does of this age tend to live in isolation, while elder bucks (called stags after they've reached 25 years), much rarer to live so long, tend to form bachelor / retirement herds with other males, as even if they do still go into rut each season, fighting becomes incredibly dangerous when ones horns commonly weigh more than one's aging strength can keep up with. In fact, many bucks end up dieing from horns curling to grow painfully into their skin.

Bucks vs Does
Bucks grow horns atop their heads that are never shed and never stop growing. Even antler-like variations sport no velvet stage and continue to grow until the Drageer passes on to the next life. These are not just for show; Drageer Bucks go into rut every spring and compete with each other for does' attentions.

In addition to these dangerous horns, Drageer bucks also sport decorative colors on their beaks, alone the bridge of their nose (the scaled portion).

Does are smaller, never grow horns and tend to be paler in color than bucks. Does do not sport the same colorful patterns on their noses; instead, their colorations tend to be pretty basic and simple, for the purpose of camouflage.

Beaks
Drageer are omnivores; with stomachs ready to digest grass and plants without issue, it comes as a surprise to most that Drageer are also quite fond of small game and fish. Nursing does or rutting bucks in particular tend to increase the amount of meat and fish in their diets to help improve their health during these trying times. Does are better hunters than bucks, though both participate in solo hunting equally. Drageer do not hunt in groups, and this tends to be something that's more opportunity based than avid tracking and chasing.

As such, the Drageer have both sharp and flat teeth hidden in their beaks, which vary depending on region but are typically almost dinosaur-like in appearance. Some more tropical or warmer climate species have more bird-like beaks, while others in colder regions tend to sport more reptilian features.

Typically, the nasal cavity resembles a bird, but the actual nostrils tend to be at the tip of the beak, rather than at its base- though this is not a hard rule and can vary depending on beak shape and purpose.

In some cases, Drageer will have heavier, nut-cracking beaks, in territories where their food sources tend to come more from trees than ground growth.

In other cases, a population of Drageer may rely more heavily on meat and hunting, in places where green growth is rare (such as a desert or arctic setting). These drageer tend to have beaks more akin to predatory birds, with sharp hooks and sharper teeth inside.

Regardless, all Drageer are set up with options in their diets and a beak to match.

Wings
Drageer do not fly well. Their wings are to aid in jumping and display, with bodies too heavy to support in long, true flight.

Fawns, once fully feathered, can fly and do so commonly, as this provides a means to escape predation. At full size, they trade flight for gliding and their fledgling plumage is exchanged for what is typically a more vibrant and patterned feathers.

In some cases, mutations occur and feathered wings are traded in for leathering bat-like wings, covered in fur rather than plumage. Bat-like wings tend to be viewed by herds as a sign of poor health. Many bat-winged drageer don't live to see adulthood because of this.

In contrast, multiple sets of wings are extremely rare but considered to be a blessing.

Horns, Eyes and Sizes
Drageer bucks tend to grow a single set of straight, textured horns, which curve with age. Rarely, mutations occur to change the shape of the horn, curling it further, or in even more unlikely cases, to resemble antlers instead.

Drageer with multiple sets of horns have been documented, as have does with horn growth- however, both cases are so exceedingly rare that neither have enough confirmed reports and sightings for this to be a proven variation. Some believe these were simply malformed specimens- A buck with an absorbed twin, or an unhealthy doe with hormonal imbalances.

Drageer typically have horizontally slanted pupils, much like a horse or goat might. This varies based on climate, however, and some may even sport crazy mutations that remove the pupil altogether or changes the shape into something more akin to reptiles' eyes. Unnaturally shaped pupils never exist.

Some Drageer have been documented with extra eyes, or cyclopia (one central eye), but these specimens never reach adulthood in the wild.

Drageer are measured in hands, like a horse. The average Drageer measures in at 10-12 hands high. Dwarfism and Gigantism are exceedingly rare and can typically only be found in the rare captive populations. Most tend to be about the size of your average deer or riding pony. Domestic bred Drageer are often larger, at around 14-18 hh and bred specifically for riding or competition.

Domestication
Drageer are new to the world of domestic livestock; and as such, not a lot is known about their husbandry. A select few countries have permitted the ownership and breeding of Drageer, which has led to a few interesting discoveries.

Domestic Drageer are often bred to shrink their wings to a bare minimal size; as such, it's fairly common that domestic drageer never fly, and those that can are often clipped for their own safety. Flight, for a drageer, is a last resort method of escape.

Some domestic Drageer are bred to have more decorative pelts and plumage, and some breeders have discovered hidden genes that can produce tail feathers and neck plumage. This has yet to be proven as legitimate pure-bred drageer genetics, as many tend to cross-breed other similar animals in order to produce these results (such as Hypogryphs, which are surprisingly genetically compatible and hybrids of such are becoming more and more common in the domestic industry.)

Drageer can also hybrid with horses, donkeys and other equine species, though the offspring of these crosses are always mules. Hybrids tend to lack wings entirely and as such, are in far less demand beyond a few collectors who envy the uniqueness of each and every individual hybrid.

Hybridization, however, is not legal; those that produce these hybrids on purpose end up facing jail time and in no country where the ownership and breeding of Drageer is legal are hybridization legal as well. The resulting hybrids are often auctioned off rather that destroyed.

Description
STOP! Drageer are a closed species!
You may not make your own! To acquire a Drageer of your own, please stand by for custom sales, MYO sales and other fun ways to adopt!
Every Drageer is registered, comes with an ID number and a genotype/phenotype specific to them.

Currently, you can not breed Drageer; however, in the future, this will become possible through a regulated system that will keep track of each breeding and produce offspring based on genetics and random generation. This sheet does not cover coat and color genes; not everything is available for resource yet, so please bear with me if you've any interest in owning your own Drageer farm in the future.

Rarity Color Key
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Exceptionally Rare
Impossible

About the Drageer Species
Drageer are social creatures found in family herds of up to forty members which can be found in just about any climate. Typically, a herd consists of a single buck, his mated does and their offspring, which remain with the herd until they reach three years of age, at which point both sexes are chased off to find their own families.

Wild Drageer tend to resemble their natural cousins, with earthy pelts and fawn spots that disappear as they age. Some variation is typical, especially in secluded populations where inbreeding is more common. Piebalds and Leucistic Drageer tend to be abandoned by their herds' leaders, except in mountain or arctic settings, where white fur is, quite contrastingly, admired and revered.

A young buck will begin to grow its horns within its second year. Both sexes are sexually mature by the age of three, though bucks may go their entire lives without winning a doe of their own. A buck with a herd must defend his claims, and his does, from rival males; though it is often the leading doe, the eldest, who chooses territory and migration routes. Young bucks allowed to remain within the herd under their father or relative are never permitted to breed, though some sneaky individuals may sneak past this common rule of thumb and take a doe or two right under their leader's nose.

Bucks are known for horse-like behaviors, such as infanticide, where a buck may kill one of its own fawns if it's lame or sick. Likewise, a rival's fawn is at risk, though typically they're simply chased off in hopes of putting the mothering doe into season and accepting of a new buck.

Incredibly, Drageer tend to live far longer than most of their cousin species, with the eldest known wild specimens estimated to be fifty or more years old.

A Drageer so old will have gray fur and dry scales; does of this age tend to live in isolation, while elder bucks (called stags after they've reached 25 years), much rarer to live so long, tend to form bachelor / retirement herds with other males, as even if they do still go into rut each season, fighting becomes incredibly dangerous when ones horns commonly weigh more than one's aging strength can keep up with. In fact, many bucks end up dieing from horns curling to grow painfully into their skin.

Bucks vs Does
Bucks grow horns atop their heads that are never shed and never stop growing. Even antler-like variations sport no velvet stage and continue to grow until the Drageer passes on to the next life. These are not just for show; Drageer Bucks go into rut every spring and compete with each other for does' attentions.

In addition to these dangerous horns, Drageer bucks also sport decorative colors on their beaks, alone the bridge of their nose (the scaled portion).

Does are smaller, never grow horns and tend to be paler in color than bucks. Does do not sport the same colorful patterns on their noses; instead, their colorations tend to be pretty basic and simple, for the purpose of camouflage.

Beaks
Drageer are omnivores; with stomachs ready to digest grass and plants without issue, it comes as a surprise to most that Drageer are also quite fond of small game and fish. Nursing does or rutting bucks in particular tend to increase the amount of meat and fish in their diets to help improve their health during these trying times. Does are better hunters than bucks, though both participate in solo hunting equally. Drageer do not hunt in groups, and this tends to be something that's more opportunity based than avid tracking and chasing.

As such, the Drageer have both sharp and flat teeth hidden in their beaks, which vary depending on region but are typically almost dinosaur-like in appearance. Some more tropical or warmer climate species have more bird-like beaks, while others in colder regions tend to sport more reptilian features.

Typically, the nasal cavity resembles a bird, but the actual nostrils tend to be at the tip of the beak, rather than at its base- though this is not a hard rule and can vary depending on beak shape and purpose.

In some cases, Drageer will have heavier, nut-cracking beaks, in territories where their food sources tend to come more from trees than ground growth.

In other cases, a population of Drageer may rely more heavily on meat and hunting, in places where green growth is rare (such as a desert or arctic setting). These drageer tend to have beaks more akin to predatory birds, with sharp hooks and sharper teeth inside.

Regardless, all Drageer are set up with options in their diets and a beak to match.

Wings
Drageer do not fly well. Their wings are to aid in jumping and display, with bodies too heavy to support in long, true flight.

Fawns, once fully feathered, can fly and do so commonly, as this provides a means to escape predation. At full size, they trade flight for gliding and their fledgling plumage is exchanged for what is typically a more vibrant and patterned feathers.

In some cases, mutations occur and feathered wings are traded in for leathering bat-like wings, covered in fur rather than plumage. Bat-like wings tend to be viewed by herds as a sign of poor health. Many bat-winged drageer don't live to see adulthood because of this.

In contrast, multiple sets of wings are extremely rare but considered to be a blessing.

Horns, Eyes and Sizes
Drageer bucks tend to grow a single set of straight, textured horns, which curve with age. Rarely, mutations occur to change the shape of the horn, curling it further, or in even more unlikely cases, to resemble antlers instead.

Drageer with multiple sets of horns have been documented, as have does with horn growth- however, both cases are so exceedingly rare that neither have enough confirmed reports and sightings for this to be a proven variation. Some believe these were simply malformed specimens- A buck with an absorbed twin, or an unhealthy doe with hormonal imbalances.

Drageer typically have horizontally slanted pupils, much like a horse or goat might. This varies based on climate, however, and some may even sport crazy mutations that remove the pupil altogether or changes the shape into something more akin to reptiles' eyes. Unnaturally shaped pupils never exist.

Some Drageer have been documented with extra eyes, or cyclopia (one central eye), but these specimens never reach adulthood in the wild.

Drageer are measured in hands, like a horse. The average Drageer measures in at 10-12 hands high. Dwarfism and Gigantism are exceedingly rare and can typically only be found in the rare captive populations. Most tend to be about the size of your average deer or riding pony. Domestic bred Drageer are often larger, at around 14-18 hh and bred specifically for riding or competition.

Domestication
Drageer are new to the world of domestic livestock; and as such, not a lot is known about their husbandry. A select few countries have permitted the ownership and breeding of Drageer, which has led to a few interesting discoveries.

Domestic Drageer are often bred to shrink their wings to a bare minimal size; as such, it's fairly common that domestic drageer never fly, and those that can are often clipped for their own safety. Flight, for a drageer, is a last resort method of escape.

Some domestic Drageer are bred to have more decorative pelts and plumage, and some breeders have discovered hidden genes that can produce tail feathers and neck plumage. This has yet to be proven as legitimate pure-bred drageer genetics, as many tend to cross-breed other similar animals in order to produce these results (such as Hypogryphs, which are surprisingly genetically compatible and hybrids of such are becoming more and more common in the domestic industry.)

Drageer can also hybrid with horses, donkeys and other equine species, though the offspring of these crosses are always mules. Hybrids tend to lack wings entirely and as such, are in far less demand beyond a few collectors who envy the uniqueness of each and every individual hybrid.

Hybridization, however, is not legal; those that produce these hybrids on purpose end up facing jail time and in no country where the ownership and breeding of Drageer is legal are hybridization legal as well. The resulting hybrids are often auctioned off rather that destroyed.