Standards were the first variety of Sindow and tend to be the most common, as they are a good 'do all' kind of Sindow. They make great pets as well as competitors. 

Physical Characteristics: Standards are long, light, and slim. They are built for speed and can sprint at up to 90mph or more. They have excellent stamina as well and are very intelligent. Standards come in four different coat lengths. They are completely furred, except for the head and the hind legs below the knee. 

Behaviour: Each Sindow has their own personality. In general they are active creatures, needing lots of space to roam. They are more active during the day than the night. Some enjoy the company of other Sindows and others don't. To communicate, they make a variety of hisses, growls, purrs, snorts. The two most prevalent calls they make are a cheetah-like chirp, to call to one another, and a bark-like noise to challenge rivals and scare off newcomers. 

Caring for Young: The female generally cares for the young, called Cublings. Some males are very maternal, though and take great care of their offspring. The cublings are live born, their eyes and ears are open, and they are able to run mere hours after being born. They eat meat right from the start, it's normally regurgitated from the mother. If hand rearing it's chopped up and fed by hand.

Terms: 

Under 1 yr, both genders - Cubling

1 yr, both genders - Yearling

Under to one yr, female - Filly

Under to one yr, male - Colt

Over 1 year Male - Stallion/Sire

Over 1 year Female - Mare/Dam

Castrated Male - Gelding

Variants are slightly smaller and rarer than the standard Sindow. The reptilian back end wasn't as visibly pleasing to some people so it became rarer and people found out that they are rarer when breeding as the Variant genes are mostly recessive. 

Physical Characteristics: Variants are still long, light, and slim and were created to be different. The back end is completely reptilian, also meaning that all the reproductive organs are on the inside, like that of reptiles. There is no way to tell which is female and which is male from the outside. They come in two different coat lengths. 

Behaviour: Each Sindow has their own personality. In general they are active creatures, needing lots of space to roam. They are more active during the day than the night. Some enjoy the company of other Sindows and others don't. To communicate, they make a variety of hisses, growls, purrs, snorts. The two most prevalent calls they make are a cheetah-like chirp, to call to one another, and a bark-like noise to challenge rivals and scare off newcomers. 

Caring for Young: The female generally cares for the young, called Cublings. Some males are very maternal, though and take great care of their offspring. The cublings are live born, their eyes and ears are open, and they are able to run mere hours after being born. They eat meat right from the start, it's normally regurgitated from the mother. If hand rearing it's chopped up and fed by hand.

Terms: Are the same used for the standard.

The draft was added to the Sindow repertoire after some people wanted a heavier Sindow. One that could actually do work in their eyes. 

Physical Characteristics: Drafts, like draft horses, are stocky, broader, and shorter lengthwise  so they were more easily fit in carriages and plow equipment. They are built to be strong. Although they were not meant to be runners and jumpers, they are actually very nimble and can compete in lots of other disciplines. They share all the same coat lengths as standards and markings as well. 

Behaviour: Each Sindow has their own personality. In general they are active creatures, needing lots of space to roam. They are more active during the day than the night. Some enjoy the company of other Sindows and others don't. To communicate, they make a variety of hisses, growls, purrs, snorts. The two most prevalent calls they make are a cheetah-like chirp, to call to one another, and a bark-like noise to challenge rivals and scare off newcomers. 

Caring for Young: The female generally cares for the young, called Cublings. Some males are very maternal, though and take great care of their offspring. The cublings are live born, their eyes and ears are open, and they are able to run mere hours after being born. They eat meat right from the start, it's normally regurgitated from the mother. If hand rearing it's chopped up and fed by hand.

The Oriental is meant to be more of a designer breed and not a physical competitor with more amphibian DNA they do need the water and are excellent swimmers. They are smaller and cannot be ridden, however they were found to have great intelligence and stamina, making them great for diving and swimming disciplines as well as racing. 

Physical Characteristics: Orientals are completely different from their larger cousins. They are semi-aquatic, meaning they can live in and prefer to live near water sources such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They cannot live in water constantly and have to be able to completely dry off every once in a while. They behave much like otters. Orientals can dive for hours at a time. If owning an Oriental, it's best if their enclosures include a natural water source or a man-made pool for them. They like to forage for their food on their own and will not eat out of a bucket or a dish. Just throw fish or crustaceans into their pool and they will be completely happy. 

They have long tufted feelers used for finding their way in murky water as well as doubling as a lure for fish. 

Their noises tend to be slightly higher pitched and growls more raspy. They hiss more and really don't purr. Their chirps and barks are still the same, but like I said, at a slightly higher pitch.

Breeding: Oriental Sindows can be bred to normal Sindows, but it is typically done with artificial insemination, as the Oriental is so much smaller. Pregnancies are monitored closely, but normally gestation and birthing goes off without a hitch. It can also be done in the lab completely, so no Sindow life is harmed.

Behaviour: Each Sindow has their own personality. In general they are active creatures, needing lots of space to roam. They are more active during the day than the night. Some enjoy the company of other Sindows and others don't. To communicate, they make a variety of hisses, growls, purrs, snorts. The two most prevalent calls they make are a cheetah-like chirp, to call to one another, and a bark-like noise to challenge rivals and scare off newcomers. 

Caring for Young: The female generally cares for the young, called Cublings. Some males are very maternal, though and take great care of their offspring. The cublings are live born, their eyes and ears are open, and they are able to run mere hours after being born. They eat meat right from the start, it's normally regurgitated from the mother. If hand rearing it's chopped up and fed by hand.

Physical Characteristics: Drakens are long, lean, and slim. They are completely furred over accept for the head. They have two horns sprouting from each side of their heads, which is a unique characteristic among Sindows. They have a very high endurance and are very quick. Most of the time, Draken's can be kept in the house, like dogs, but they do love to be outside, so an outdoor run or kennel is very appropriate. Their ears, unlike that of other Sindows, are not visible. There is a small hole between the horns that is the ear canal. 

Behaviour: Each Sindow has their own personality. In general they are active creatures. Just because Draken's are smaller, doesn't mean they are any less active. They need to have a daily regimen of physical activity or they can get quite destructive. Draken's are curious and mischievous and you will often find them shoplifting your underwear or socks if you don't put them away. They have very nimble little feets and can pry open draws, doors, turn handles, and probably unlock safes if they know the combination. If left outside, they will find small animals to prey on, like cats do and like to leave their owners nice little surprises. However, if their behavior is not kept in check, Draken's can cause disastrous problems as they are not cat-sized. Small animals, like cats, dogs, chickens, and other small mammals such as sheep and goats are prey to them. Since they are omnivorous, watch your gardens too. 

Breeding: When born, the kits horns are nubs as not to hurt the mother during the birthing process. 

Terms:

Babies under a year old are called Kits.

Males over a year old are called Stags.

Females over a year old are called Does.

Caring for Young: Females are generally left with caring for the young. If the male is kept around or in the same house, then he will also care for the young. Stag Drakens are very caring and affectionate when it comes to their young. If the mother is disrupted or there is too much activity near the whelping box, the female may not care for her young and they will have to be hand reared. Doe Draken's have teats and kits will suckle for the first few weeks of their life before solid food can be introduced. (All other Sindow varieties simply regurgitate their food for their young, they don't suckle them). 

Communication: Like other Sindow varieties, Drakens make a variety of barks, chirps, growls, and whistles. They can also warble and make a 'chattering' noise, like a squirrel when agitated. No roaring or purring for these guys.