Wûkh
The Wûkh was a wild hill dog native to the arid and semi-arid hills of southern Middle-Earth. Large numbers of them lived in Far Harad, Khy, Vâg, and Gâthgykarkan, and their range extended as far east as Hôrl. They looked vaguely like wolves, but their snouts were larger and squarer and their pelt was a mottled, dark tan color, spotted with greys and brown. This coloring provided excellent camouflage in the scrub.
Given the strength of a wolf and the pride of a jackal, the Wûkh was a resilient creature. Partial to fresh meat, they hunted in packs. However, when game was scarce, these dogs quickly turned to carrion for sustenance. Adult Wûkh did not employ stealth; they hunted in packs and, rather than stalking and attacking from ambush, prefered to run their prey to exhaustion, circling it and giving off their yelping barks until it stumbled and fell. Wûkh were tireless runners; even the tough wild goats of the region had little hope of survival once the dogs began their chase.
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Original form in MERP: Vuk
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- Retrieved from Realms of Arda; original reference: [ICE MERP 2012]