I posted the first part over in the books section and I'm crossposting it here. The second part deals with rpg specifics.
I began reading the Dresden novels a few months ago and I can't believe I didn't find these sooner! I'm about halfway through Proven Guilty right now. Being a dog lover myself, I'm quite enamored with Mouse. So far, there hasn't been any specific mention of his breed though there are some clues.
I realize he is special, but I imagine him being a Tibetan Mastiff. They're huge (up to 220 lbs) and known for their ferocity as guard dogs in that region. I think it's interesting that in some of the kennel guidebooks they're described as having a voice as powerful as a lion. Which, I believe is hinted at in one of the books when Mouse cuts loose. They also have a lion mane look to them as well - which I believe is also mentioned in Mouse's description.
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/tibetan_mastiff/classifieds/1897.htmlHas there ever been more specifics given on Mouse?
As far as the rpg is concerned, since I'm new to Fate I'm not sure how something like Mouse would be represented ability wise in the game. I've seen character pc writeups but how would you handle critters? Same format? What would Mouse look like?
Thanks