The slaver hound is a native animal of Syrikos V and has been bred by the Amarrians from the time they first settled the planet more than a millennium ago. The favorable experience of employing the slaver hound as a guard animal has led to it being exported from Syrikos V to most other Amarrian agricultural planets and even some industrial and mining ones as well. In recent years, the slaver hound has become fashionable among Amarrians as pet for those willing to risk its often murderous nature; slaver hounds can become extremely loyal and devoted to their owners if handled with care.