Mandalorian wolf (DKW27)

Mandalorian wolves or Kyr'oya'kar as they were known in were fierce predatory canines native to, and found throughout the , notably on worlds such as  moon,  and the nearby worlds of  and.

These animals were highly intelligent social creatures, often living and hunting in packs, with each pack controlling a large territory. It's main food source was the. The wolves' first contact with sentients occurred when the species took over the planet Mandalore, originally the two species fought against each other, until it was realised that it would be mutually beneficial for each if they viewed each other as allies rather than as competition, and since that day the s and wolves had a unique bond. The wolves were most often found roaming in packs in the wooded wilderness areas of Mandalore, but were also often seen around traditional Mandalorian, these wolves were easily adopted into the Mandalorian clans as the wolves saw the clans as their new pack-mates, due to the similarities between wolf pack behaviour and the clans.

They were highly prized outside of the for their ferocious, yet loyal nature and were often used as guard animals for beings rich enough to afford them. Their fur was also very expensive, but the Mandalorians banned the hunting of the animals, due to the traditional belief that the animals were the angelic messengers of the Mandalorian war-god.