Inessa's eyebrows raise, not quite expecting that to begin his line of questioning. However, she has no problem at all with discussing Garahel and his breed. Glancing back to the snoozing hound, she smiles.

"Garahel is a mabari, a highly prized breed in Ferelden. Thus feral mabari are unheard of. A kennel master once told me that mabari were bred by a mage to be intelligent enough to understand and perform complex commands, and to fight in battle. He has more than proven himself in both areas. At times, however, that intelligence can be less than a boon. He understands when bath time is coming and will flee or put up a fuss if he doesn't want it. Which, to be honest, is nearly always."