Dog Yokai

Dog Yokai are a race of humanoid shape-shifting yokai with characteristics of dogs. Dog yokai are very powerful, and although they prefer to stay in human forms, they can turn into giant dogs, their true form.

Origin and History
Dog Yokai are a type of yokai, powerful supernatural beings present in Japan. Dog yokai are said to have originated from Mongolia, and arrived in Japan during first Mongol invasion as soldiers of Kublai Khan, and were the last surviving Mongols. The Mongolian dog yokai were then said to settle in Japan, becoming various clans. The most prominent Dog Yokai clan is the Sanada clan.

Abilities
Dog yokai are one of the most powerful species of yokai. They possess a wide array of powers and abilities and all pure blooded dog yokai of the Sanada clan are Daiyokai, the strongest type of yokai. Inuyasha is a half-demon, but even he possesses great strength beyond those of average yokai. Dog Yokai's most prominent skill is their ability to take on human forms which allows for easier interaction with humans and smaller demons. They have incredibly long lifespans and are resistant to most diseases which may be fatal to regular people. They can master a variety of abilities, such as creating acid, generating lightning, flight, and teleportation. Like regular dogs, they have heightened senses, most notably scent. They also have superhuman strength, speed, durability and reflexes which make them excellent fighters. Powerful swords have been forged from their fangs which possess incredible power beyond those of any ordinary blade.

List of known Dog Yokai

 * Unnamed Mongolian soldier
 * Unno Yukiyoshi
 * Sanada Toga
 * Sanada Sesshomaru
 * Sanada Inuyasha(half demon)
 * Sesshomaru's mother