Species: Canine (E/197625256-CNN)
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Physiology
Considered to be the most diverse species in the galaxy, canines appear in all shapes and forms and generalisations are difficult. Typically prefering two legs to their original four, canines have a reputation as being somewhat unhygenic (although this is unfounded). A pack race, canines are fiercely territorial and their dislike of other races is near legendary. Once befriended though canines swear the equivalent of a 'blood oath' and those capable of striking up a trade alliance with a canine will find themselves greatly rewarded.
Society
The mortal enemy of the Feline races, Canines don't actually have a genuine liking for any species (with the exception of Plasma lifeforms). Amphibians and Reptilians are barely tolerated and even this depends very much upon a canine's mood. Their territorial instincts make canines ferociously aggresive and this had led to many species giving them a wide berth when it came to trading. The result is that trade with canines is difficult and as a species they have very little time for it. A below average intelligence coupled with their aggression has led to an over abundance of military reliance and this is very much at the expense of scientific development.