Tanuki or raccoon dog which is the common name not mystical is a member of the canid family.
In reflection of their omnivorous diet, raccoon dogs have small and weak canines and carnassials, flat molars and relatively long intestines (1.5-2 times longer than other canids). They have long torsos and short legs. The tail is short, amounting to less than 1/3 of the animal's total length and hangs below the tarsal joints without touching the ground. The ears are short, and protrude only slightly from the fur. Weight fluctuates according to season; in March, they weigh 3 kg (6.6 lbs), while in August to early September, males average 6.5–7 kg (14-15 lbs), with some individuals attaining a maximal weight of 9–10 kg (20-22 lbs). Average adult head and body length is about 65 cm (2 ft)
Raccoon dogs are omnivores which feed on insects, mouse-like rodents, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, molluscs, carrion and insectivores. Frogs are the most commonly taken amphibians; Raccoon dogs will prey on waterfowl, passerines and migrating birds. Raccoon dogs will eat beached fish and fish trapped in small water bodies. They rarely catch fish during the spawning season, but will eat many during the spring thaw. Plant food is highly variable, and includes bulbs, rhizomes, oats, millets, maize, nuts, fruits, berries, grapes, melons, watermelons, pumpkins and tomatoes. they have been observed to climb trees to forage for fruits and berries; raccoon dogs use their curved claws to climb such trees.
Tanuki are considered demigods, these beasts are hardly seen, be them master of disguise or rare to the point of being not seen is unknown. Some claim they are able to shape shift others claim that is nothing but legend. The largest of the subtypes, it is mostly solitary coming together only to breed.
Stages
Baby - Stage 1 - Joint Gender
Child - Stage 2 - male and female forms
Adult - Stage 3 - male and female forms
