Halflings resemble humans at first glance, but possess several animalistic traits differentiating them from humans, appearing to be a cross between human and animal. They are completely sapient and civilized, and have integrated into settlements and society at large since their discovery. There exists 7 different halfling sub-species, each one possessing traits and elements from a different animal. All halflings are biologically compatible with each other, [[human|humans]], and by extension, with [[youkai]], and all have retained the [[human]]'s omnivore diet.
''Canine halflings'' possess, as the name suggests, feline canine features on an otherwise human-like body, and are genetically related to the [[wolf]]. In particular, they possess canine ears and tail (and lack human ears), longer and pointier teeth with prominent fangs, as well as an enhanced sense of smell. They also possess a greater amount of body hair than a human, appearing as patches of fur, though none has ever been observed with a full coat covering the entire body. The nervous system of a dog-person also appears to be slightly denser than that of a human, which renders them slightly more vulnerable to pain.
Colloquially, a canine halfling may be referred to as a ''dogperson'' (the terms ''dogboy'' and ''dog-girl'' are also frequently employed). On average, they are about the same height and weight as humans, averaging at 5 feet 7 inches, 155 pounds for males and 130 pounds for females. Like humans, however, the actual height and weight may vary greatly between individuals.