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For reference Poochyena and Mightyena are actually based on striped hyenas design-wise, with some traits of dog for Poochyena and spotted hyenas in dex lore.
Poochyena off a striped cub, minus the spiked up fur, has a matching face pattern and proportions more like a dog like more triangular ears like a shiba and a more stout body, fitting for a mon based on both animals since its name consistently draws inspiration from dogs (Poochyena and Pochiena). But personality-wise, it has more aggro hunting tendencies more like a spotted, which are better predators.
Mightyena's got the mane of a striped hyena, but its pack-animal mindset draws more from a spotted or possibly even wolves, who are known for working together in groups.
