Chakaran

The Chakarans are a species from the planet Chakaran in S.L. Viehl's Stardoc Series.

Physiology
They are golden furred creatures.

History
The Chakarans share their planet with another species called the Chakacats, however the former breed them as pets, after selectively breeding traits such as intelligence and innate training to create a sapient subservient race.

Source

 * Stardoc (Stardoc #1)  by S.L. Viehl