Flat White
A Flat White is a dog breed that originated in Themiclesia as a companion dog. Notable white dogs are first recorded as an offering to the Restored Meng (543 – 710) court, called the "great white dog" (泰白犬) and, on account of the unusual coloration, considered an auspicious animal. Some centuries later, the "white dog" was actively bred by the Department of Pet Dogs (弄犬) in service to the royal court; these dogs were then used as presents to foreign dignitaries as well as favoured courtiers. It is unknown, however, if these early attestations are really of the same breed as modern Flat Whites.
As its name suggests, the breed is famed for its snowy-white double coat of, ideally, maximal volume. Though breed has always been prized for its size, the modern variety is of large stature, though smaller varieties were known historically. Dogs stand as much as 40 inches (100 cm) and bitches 35 inches (89 cm), and healthy adults generally weigh between 50 kilograms (110 lb) and 90 kilograms (200 lb). A Flat White's head is relatively large in proportion to its body and has a mild stop, with eyes set wide apart. The muzzle is moderate in length and width and usually has flesh-coloured flews. Oblong ears hang from the side of the head and terminate in a round profile. The body is cylindrical, and limbs are large and end with large paws.
Flat Whites have remarkably calm and equable temperament and rarely vocalize.