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Deer

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[[File:White-tailed deer USDA.jpg|right|thumb|US White-tailed deer]]
[[File:Ninevah (Dustmeat).jpg|right|thumb|'''Ninevah''', a female deer. Art by Dustmeat]]
A '''deer''' (plural: '''''deer'''''), also known as a '''true deer''', is a [[hoof]]ed [[W:ruminant|ruminant]] [[mammal]] of the [[W:family (biology)|family]] [[W:Cervidae|Cervidae]]

== Overview ==

Most common known [[cervine]] include the [[W:White-tailed deer|white-tailed deer]], [[W:Reindeer|reindeer]] ('''caribou'''), [[W:mule deer|mule deer]], [[W:elk|elk]], and [[moose]], among others. Most of them are [[W:Generalist and specialist species|specialized herbivores]].

Regarding [[antler]]s, [[male]] deer of all [[species]] (except the '''Chinese water deer)''', [[female]] [[reindeer]], and some (prominently white-tailed) '''does''' (normally caused by [[W:Hormonal imbalance|hormonal imbalance]]), grow and shed them every new each year.

== Terminology ==

* Males are called '''bucks''', with larger bucks in certain cervine species called '''stags''' and/or '''bulls'''. A '''havier''' is a [[castrated]] or [[neutered]] buck
* Females are called '''does''', while the larger does in certain cervine species are called '''hinds''' and/or '''cows'''
* Younglings:
** A '''fawn''', is another name for a youngling, independent of sex
** A '''kid''' is a small fawn
** While a '''calf''' is a large fawn
* '''Herd''' is a term for a group of deer

== Deer characters in mainstream media/culture ==

* [[Fawn Deer]] ([[Disney]]'s ''[[Bonkers]]'' and ''[[Raw Toonage]]'')
* [[Bambi]] (Disney's ''[[Bambi]]'')
* [[Elliot]] ([[Sony Pictures Animation]]'s ''[[Open Season]]'')
* Mime (Mondo Media's ''[[Happy Tree Friends]]'')
* [[W:Robert L. May|Robert L. May]]'s [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]
* Sven (''Frozen'')
* [[Valt]] ([[W:Tencent Video|Tencent Video]]'s ''[[Valt the Wonder Deer]]'')
* Deerling and other deer-based [[Pokémon]]
* All deer villagers (Nintendo's ''[[Animal Crossing]]'')

== Deer and furry ==

Deer are the most common/popular of the [[W:Even-toed ungulate|even-toed ungulate]] found in the [[furry fandom]], regardless of [[gender]]. The best known [[artist|deer artist]]s include [[SusanDeer]], [[Dustmeat]], [[Jack Cavanaugh]], [[Bucky Boy]], and [[Tor]], among others.

=== Known deer in the furry fandom ===

* [[Sue Hartland]] - A [[character]] in the [[webcomic]] ''[[A Doemain of Our Own]]''
* [[Ninevah]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Deer|Deer]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Deer characters|Deer characters]]
* [[The Divine Cervine]]
* [[The Endless Forest]]

== External links ==

* [http://bambi-addicts.deviantart.com/ The "Bambi Addicts" Group] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/cifa Cervines International (CIFA)] on [[Furaffinity]]
* [https://www.deviantart.com/tag/Deer Deer] search results in DeviantArt
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=Deer Deer] search results in Fur Affinity

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Deer

2025-04-23T16:30:10Z

2600:1700:5251:E40:6C5B:3CD1:BB08:ACE4: /* Deer characters in mainstream media/culture */ One of the characters I listed turned out wasn't a deer

[[File:White-tailed deer USDA.jpg|right|thumb|US White-tailed deer]]
[[File:Ninevah (Dustmeat).jpg|right|thumb|'''Ninevah''', a female deer. Art by Dustmeat]]
A '''deer''' (plural: '''''deer'''''), also known as a '''true deer''', is a [[hoof]]ed [[W:ruminant|ruminant]] [[mammal]] of the [[W:family (biology)|family]] [[W:Cervidae|Cervidae]]

== Overview ==

Most common known [[cervine]] include the [[W:White-tailed deer|white-tailed deer]], [[W:Reindeer|reindeer]] ('''caribou'''), [[W:mule deer|mule deer]], [[W:elk|elk]], and [[moose]], among others. Most of them are [[W:Generalist and specialist species|specialized herbivores]].

Regarding [[antler]]s, [[male]] deer of all [[species]] (except the '''Chinese water deer)''', [[female]] [[reindeer]], and some (prominently white-tailed) '''does''' (normally caused by [[W:Hormonal imbalance|hormonal imbalance]]), grow and shed them every new each year.

== Terminology ==

* Males are called '''bucks''', with larger bucks in certain cervine species called '''stags''' and/or '''bulls'''. A '''havier''' is a [[castrated]] or [[neutered]] buck
* Females are called '''does''', while the larger does in certain cervine species are called '''hinds''' and/or '''cows'''
* Younglings:
** A '''fawn''', is another name for a youngling, independent of sex
** A '''kid''' is a small fawn
** While a '''calf''' is a large fawn
* '''Herd''' is a term for a group of deer

== Deer characters in mainstream media/culture ==

* [[Fawn Deer]] ([[Disney]]'s ''[[Bonkers]]'' and ''[[Raw Toonage]]'')
* [[Bambi]] (Disney's ''[[Bambi]]'')
* [[Elliot]] ([[Sony Pictures Animation]]'s ''[[Open Season]]'')
* Mime (Mondo Media's ''[[Happy Tree Friends]]'')
* [[W:Robert L. May|Robert L. May]]'s [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]
* Sven (''Frozen'')
* [[Valt]] ([[W:Tencent Video|Tencent Video]]'s ''[[Valt the Wonder Deer]]'')
* Deerling and other deer-based [[Pokémon]]
* All deer villagers (Nintendo's ''[Animal Crossing]'')

== Deer and furry ==

Deer are the most common/popular of the [[W:Even-toed ungulate|even-toed ungulate]] found in the [[furry fandom]], regardless of [[gender]]. The best known [[artist|deer artist]]s include [[SusanDeer]], [[Dustmeat]], [[Jack Cavanaugh]], [[Bucky Boy]], and [[Tor]], among others.

=== Known deer in the furry fandom ===

* [[Sue Hartland]] - A [[character]] in the [[webcomic]] ''[[A Doemain of Our Own]]''
* [[Ninevah]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Deer|Deer]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Deer characters|Deer characters]]
* [[The Divine Cervine]]
* [[The Endless Forest]]

== External links ==

* [http://bambi-addicts.deviantart.com/ The "Bambi Addicts" Group] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/cifa Cervines International (CIFA)] on [[Furaffinity]]
* [https://www.deviantart.com/tag/Deer Deer] search results in DeviantArt
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=Deer Deer] search results in Fur Affinity

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[[ru:Олени]]

Deer

2025-04-23T16:20:14Z

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[[File:White-tailed deer USDA.jpg|right|thumb|US White-tailed deer]]
[[File:Ninevah (Dustmeat).jpg|right|thumb|'''Ninevah''', a female deer. Art by Dustmeat]]
A '''deer''' (plural: '''''deer'''''), also known as a '''true deer''', is a [[hoof]]ed [[W:ruminant|ruminant]] [[mammal]] of the [[W:family (biology)|family]] [[W:Cervidae|Cervidae]]

== Overview ==

Most common known [[cervine]] include the [[W:White-tailed deer|white-tailed deer]], [[W:Reindeer|reindeer]] ('''caribou'''), [[W:mule deer|mule deer]], [[W:elk|elk]], and [[moose]], among others. Most of them are [[W:Generalist and specialist species|specialized herbivores]].

Regarding [[antler]]s, [[male]] deer of all [[species]] (except the '''Chinese water deer)''', [[female]] [[reindeer]], and some (prominently white-tailed) '''does''' (normally caused by [[W:Hormonal imbalance|hormonal imbalance]]), grow and shed them every new each year.

== Terminology ==

* Males are called '''bucks''', with larger bucks in certain cervine species called '''stags''' and/or '''bulls'''. A '''havier''' is a [[castrated]] or [[neutered]] buck
* Females are called '''does''', while the larger does in certain cervine species are called '''hinds''' and/or '''cows'''
* Younglings:
** A '''fawn''', is another name for a youngling, independent of sex
** A '''kid''' is a small fawn
** While a '''calf''' is a large fawn
* '''Herd''' is a term for a group of deer

== Deer characters in mainstream media/culture ==

* [[Fawn Deer]] ([[Disney]]'s ''[[Bonkers]]'' and ''[[Raw Toonage]]'')
* [[Bambi]] (Disney's ''[[Bambi]]'')
* [[Elliot]] ([[Sony Pictures Animation]]'s ''[[Open Season]]'')
* Mime (Mondo Media's ''[[Happy Tree Friends]]'')
* [[W:Robert L. May|Robert L. May]]'s [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]
* Sven (''Frozen'')
* [[Valt]] ([[W:Tencent Video|Tencent Video]]'s ''[[Valt the Wonder Deer]]'')
* Deerling and other deer-based [[Pokémon]]
* Alastor (Vivziepop's ''[[Hazbin Hotel]]'')
* All deer villagers (Nintendo's ''[Animal Crossing]'')

== Deer and furry ==

Deer are the most common/popular of the [[W:Even-toed ungulate|even-toed ungulate]] found in the [[furry fandom]], regardless of [[gender]]. The best known [[artist|deer artist]]s include [[SusanDeer]], [[Dustmeat]], [[Jack Cavanaugh]], [[Bucky Boy]], and [[Tor]], among others.

=== Known deer in the furry fandom ===

* [[Sue Hartland]] - A [[character]] in the [[webcomic]] ''[[A Doemain of Our Own]]''
* [[Ninevah]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Deer|Deer]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Deer characters|Deer characters]]
* [[The Divine Cervine]]
* [[The Endless Forest]]

== External links ==

* [http://bambi-addicts.deviantart.com/ The "Bambi Addicts" Group] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/cifa Cervines International (CIFA)] on [[Furaffinity]]
* [https://www.deviantart.com/tag/Deer Deer] search results in DeviantArt
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=Deer Deer] search results in Fur Affinity

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[[it:Cervo]]
[[ru:Олени]]

Wolf

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[[File:Prettywolf.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A wolf]]
[[File:Bad guy Jeran Lobo.jpg|right|thumb|[[Jeran Lobo]], a fictional wolf character in ''[[Extinctioners]]'']]
The '''wolf''' (''Canis lupus''), also known as the '''gray wolf''' or '''grey wolf''', is a large [[canine]] native to [[W:Euroasia|Eurasia]] and [[W:North America|North America]].

These canines are defined as any of several large [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s of the genus ''Canis'', of the dog family [[Canidae]], and are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular]] [[species]] for [[fursona]]s in the [[furry fandom]].

==Historical views==

In [[W:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]], wolves were considered symbols of sexual potency as well as good mothers, the latter easily noticeable in the Roman foundation myth of [[wikipedia:Romulus and Remus|Romulus and Remus]], where the twins were raised by a she-wolf. [[W:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native Americans]] revere the [[W:Animal_worship|Wolf Totem]] in a different light, seeing wolves as Pathfinders and Guardians. This flies in contrast to the place of the wolf in most western history, wolves having been primarily seen as creatures to be feared, a viewpoint even noted in religious texts such as the Bible: "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

==Modern perspective==

Though the connotations associated with the wolf from ages past still lingers, the view of the wolf today is constantly evolving. Everything from scientific research and readily available documentaries to books and films has done much to alter the public view of these creatures, one notable such example being the film ''[[W:Never Cry Wolf|Never Cry Wolf]]''. As the wild ancestors of domestic [[dog]]s, wolves are both familiar and exotic to [[human]]s, which might explain their continuing fascination. Wolves have almost become cliches in some types of modern historical and [[fantasy]] fiction, shown as noble, savage, or a mixture of both qualities. ''[[The Wolves of Time]]'' duology included wolf characters from nobly self-sacrificing through to unrepentantly evil. In the [[furry fandom]], a mix of both elements is seen: admiration and distrust.

==Species and subspecies==

*'''[[W:gray wolf|gray wolf]]''', also known as the '''timber wolf'''
**[[W:Alaskan tundra wolf|Alaskan tundra wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is parts of the Arctic coastal tundra region
**[[W:Alexander Archipelago wolf|Alexander Archipelago wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Arabian wolf|Arabian wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Arctic wolf|Arctic wolf]], also known as the '''white wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Baffin Island wolf|Baffin Island wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf living on Baffin Island (the largest island in Canada) and nearby islands, in Nunavut, Canada.
**[[W:Bernard's wolf|Bernard's wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:British Columbia wolf|British Columbia wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Cascade mountain wolf|Cascade mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Cave wolf|Cave wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Eastern wolf|Eastern wolf]], also known as the '''Algonquin wolf''' or '''Great Lakes wolf''' (and sometimes '''eastern Canadian wolf''') (taxonomic classification under review)
**[[W:Eurasian wolf|Eurasian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Great Plains wolf|Great Plains wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in the Great Plains from Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) to Texas
**[[W:Greenland wolf|Greenland wolf]] a subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Greenland
**[[W:Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolf]] (aka '''Ezo wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Northeastern Asia.
**[[W:Hudson Bay wolf|Hudson Bay wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Iberian wolf|Iberian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf that lives in the Iberian Peninsula
**[[W:Indian wolf|Indian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is from Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent
**[[W:Interior Alaskan wolf|Interior Alaskan wolf]] (aka '''Yukon wolf'''), a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Italian wolf|Italian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Japanese wolf|Japanese wolf]] (aka '''Honshū wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf that lived on islands in the Japanese archipelago
**[[W:Kenai Peninsula wolf|Kenai Peninsula wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Labrador wolf|Labrador wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf native to Labrador and Quebec (in Canada)
**[[W:Mackenzie River wolf|Mackenzie River wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
**[[W:Manitoba wolf|Manitoba wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Mexican wolf|Mexican wolf]], also known as the '''lobo''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mongolian wolf|Mongolian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mogollon mountain wolf|Mogollon mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico.
**[[W:Newfoundland wolf|Newfoundland Wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Northern Rocky Mountain wolf|Northern Rocky Mountain wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Northwestern wolf|Northwestern wolf]], also known as the '''Mackenzie Valley wolf''' and other names, a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Sicilian wolf|Sicilian wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf native to Sicily.
**[[W:Southern Rocky Mountain wolf|Southern Rocky Mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in various USA states.
**[[W:Steppe wolf|Steppe wolf]], also known as '''Caspian Sea wolf''', is a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Texas wolf|Texas wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico. (Texas red wolf is a different canid, with an unresolved taxonomy)
**[[W:Tibetan wolf|Tibetan wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Tundra wolf|Tundra wolf]], also known as the '''Turukhan wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Vancouver Island wolf|Vancouver Island wolf]], a subspecies of grey wolf

* Dire wolf (various types)
** [[W:dire wolf|dire wolf]], an extinct prehistoric wolf species
** [[W:Dire_animal#Dire_wolf|dire wolf]], fictional species in [[Dungeons & Dragons]] fantasy roleplaying game
** direwolf, a fictional species in fantasy world by George R. R. Martin: [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Direwolf A Song of Ice and Fire novels] and the [https://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Direwolves Game of Thrones television series]
** (Direwolf, a fictional species in other fantasy role-playing games??)
** Direwolf, a packet TNC

*[[Ethiopian wolf]], which resembles a fox and also known as the '''Abyssinian wolf''', '''red jackal''', '''Simien fox''', '''Simien jackal''' and other names.
*[[W:Himalayan wolf|Himalayan wolf]] (unresolved taxonomy)

*[[Red wolf]], a rare species in Eastern USA (unresolved taxonomic identity)
**[[W:Florida black wolf|Florida black wolf]], an extinct subspecies of red wolf native to Florida.
**[[W:Gregory's wolf|Gregory's wolf]], also known as the Mississippi Valley wolf, and sometimes as the swamp wolf (and other names), an extinct subspecies of the red wolf native to Mississippi.

==Fictional wolf characters==
*Sheriff of Nottingham (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
*Chip the Wolf ([[W:Cookie Crisp|Cookie Crisp]])
*Hokey Wolf (''[[Hokey Wolf]]'')
*Boss Wolf (''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
*Wolves (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]''/SatAM)
**Lupe the Wolf
**Leeta Wolf
**Lyco Wolf
*Ysengrin (''[[Renart the Fox]]'')
*[[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''[[Star Fox]]'')
*[[Aniu]] (''[[Balto]]'')
*Mildew Wolf (''Cattanooga Cats'')
*Mr. Wolf (''[[The Bad Guys]]'')
*[[Legoshi]] (''[[Beastars]]'')
*Humphrey and Kate (''[[Alpha and Omega]]'')
*Linnux (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*Grey (''[[Sheep & Wolves]]'')
*Gary and Larry (''[[Zootopia]]'')
*All the wolf villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Porsha and Jimmy Crystal (''[[Sing]]'')
*Roxanne Wolf (''[[Five Nights at Freddy's]]'')
*Death (''[[Puss in Boots]]'')

==See also==

* [[W:Wolf|Wolf]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[W:Red Wolf|Red Wolf]] on Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Wolf characters|Wolf characters]]
* [[Wolf roleplay forums]]
* [[Wolf (video game)]]
* [[Wolfdog]]
* [[Wolfaboo]]
* [[Dingo]]

==External links==

* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.wolf.html Stories with "Wolf" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
* [http://stalwart.perfectdrug.net/ Wolf Fanlisting]

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Wolf

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{{species}}
[[File:Prettywolf.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A wolf]]
[[File:Bad guy Jeran Lobo.jpg|right|thumb|[[Jeran Lobo]], a fictional wolf character in ''[[Extinctioners]]'']]
The '''wolf''' (''Canis lupus''), also known as the '''gray wolf''' or '''grey wolf''', is a large [[canine]] native to [[W:Euroasia|Eurasia]] and [[W:North America|North America]].

These canines are defined as any of several large [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s of the genus ''Canis'', of the dog family [[Canidae]], and are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular]] [[species]] for [[fursona]]s in the [[furry fandom]].

==Historical views==

In [[W:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]], wolves were considered symbols of sexual potency as well as good mothers, the latter easily noticeable in the Roman foundation myth of [[wikipedia:Romulus and Remus|Romulus and Remus]], where the twins were raised by a she-wolf. [[W:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native Americans]] revere the [[W:Animal_worship|Wolf Totem]] in a different light, seeing wolves as Pathfinders and Guardians. This flies in contrast to the place of the wolf in most western history, wolves having been primarily seen as creatures to be feared, a viewpoint even noted in religious texts such as the Bible: "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

==Modern perspective==

Though the connotations associated with the wolf from ages past still lingers, the view of the wolf today is constantly evolving. Everything from scientific research and readily available documentaries to books and films has done much to alter the public view of these creatures, one notable such example being the film ''[[W:Never Cry Wolf|Never Cry Wolf]]''. As the wild ancestors of domestic [[dog]]s, wolves are both familiar and exotic to [[human]]s, which might explain their continuing fascination. Wolves have almost become cliches in some types of modern historical and [[fantasy]] fiction, shown as noble, savage, or a mixture of both qualities. ''[[The Wolves of Time]]'' duology included wolf characters from nobly self-sacrificing through to unrepentantly evil. In the [[furry fandom]], a mix of both elements is seen: admiration and distrust.

==Species and subspecies==

*'''[[W:gray wolf|gray wolf]]''', also known as the '''timber wolf'''
**[[W:Alaskan tundra wolf|Alaskan tundra wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is parts of the Arctic coastal tundra region
**[[W:Alexander Archipelago wolf|Alexander Archipelago wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Arabian wolf|Arabian wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Arctic wolf|Arctic wolf]], also known as the '''white wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Baffin Island wolf|Baffin Island wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf living on Baffin Island (the largest island in Canada) and nearby islands, in Nunavut, Canada.
**[[W:Bernard's wolf|Bernard's wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:British Columbia wolf|British Columbia wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Cascade mountain wolf|Cascade mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Cave wolf|Cave wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Eastern wolf|Eastern wolf]], also known as the '''Algonquin wolf''' or '''Great Lakes wolf''' (and sometimes '''eastern Canadian wolf''') (taxonomic classification under review)
**[[W:Eurasian wolf|Eurasian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Great Plains wolf|Great Plains wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in the Great Plains from Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) to Texas
**[[W:Greenland wolf|Greenland wolf]] a subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Greenland
**[[W:Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolf]] (aka '''Ezo wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Northeastern Asia.
**[[W:Hudson Bay wolf|Hudson Bay wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Iberian wolf|Iberian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf that lives in the Iberian Peninsula
**[[W:Indian wolf|Indian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is from Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent
**[[W:Interior Alaskan wolf|Interior Alaskan wolf]] (aka '''Yukon wolf'''), a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Italian wolf|Italian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Japanese wolf|Japanese wolf]] (aka '''Honshū wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf that lived on islands in the Japanese archipelago
**[[W:Kenai Peninsula wolf|Kenai Peninsula wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Labrador wolf|Labrador wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf native to Labrador and Quebec (in Canada)
**[[W:Mackenzie River wolf|Mackenzie River wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
**[[W:Manitoba wolf|Manitoba wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Mexican wolf|Mexican wolf]], also known as the '''lobo''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mongolian wolf|Mongolian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mogollon mountain wolf|Mogollon mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico.
**[[W:Newfoundland wolf|Newfoundland Wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Northern Rocky Mountain wolf|Northern Rocky Mountain wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Northwestern wolf|Northwestern wolf]], also known as the '''Mackenzie Valley wolf''' and other names, a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Sicilian wolf|Sicilian wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf native to Sicily.
**[[W:Southern Rocky Mountain wolf|Southern Rocky Mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in various USA states.
**[[W:Steppe wolf|Steppe wolf]], also known as '''Caspian Sea wolf''', is a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Texas wolf|Texas wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico. (Texas red wolf is a different canid, with an unresolved taxonomy)
**[[W:Tibetan wolf|Tibetan wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Tundra wolf|Tundra wolf]], also known as the '''Turukhan wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Vancouver Island wolf|Vancouver Island wolf]], a subspecies of grey wolf

* Dire wolf (various types)
** [[W:dire wolf|dire wolf]], an extinct prehistoric wolf species
** [[W:Dire_animal#Dire_wolf|dire wolf]], fictional species in [[Dungeons & Dragons]] fantasy roleplaying game
** direwolf, a fictional species in fantasy world by George R. R. Martin: [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Direwolf A Song of Ice and Fire novels] and the [https://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Direwolves Game of Thrones television series]
** (Direwolf, a fictional species in other fantasy role-playing games??)
** Direwolf, a packet TNC

*[[Ethiopian wolf]], which resembles a fox and also known as the '''Abyssinian wolf''', '''red jackal''', '''Simien fox''', '''Simien jackal''' and other names.
*[[W:Himalayan wolf|Himalayan wolf]] (unresolved taxonomy)

*[[Red wolf]], a rare species in Eastern USA (unresolved taxonomic identity)
**[[W:Florida black wolf|Florida black wolf]], an extinct subspecies of red wolf native to Florida.
**[[W:Gregory's wolf|Gregory's wolf]], also known as the Mississippi Valley wolf, and sometimes as the swamp wolf (and other names), an extinct subspecies of the red wolf native to Mississippi.

==Fictional wolf characters==
*Sheriff of Nottingham (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
*Chip the Wolf ([[W:Cookie Crisp|Cookie Crisp]])
*Hokey Wolf (''[[Hokey Wolf]]'')
*Boss Wolf (''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
*Wolves (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]''/SatAM)
**Lupe the Wolf
**Leeta Wolf
**Lyco Wolf
*Ysengrin (''[[Renart the Fox]]'')
*[[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''[[Star Fox]]'')
*[[Aniu]] (''[[Balto]]'')
*Mildew Wolf (''Cattanooga Cats'')
*Mr. Wolf (''[[The Bad Guys]]'')
*[[Legoshi]] (''[[Beastars]]'')
*Humphrey and Kate (''[[Alpha and Omega]]'')
*Linnux (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*Grey (''[[Sheep & Wolves]]'')
*Gary and Larry (''[[Zootopia]]'')
*All the wolf villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Porsha and Jimmy Crystal (''[[Sing]]'')
*Roxanne Wolf (''[[Five Nights at Freddy's]]'')
*Death (''[[Puss in Boots]'')

==See also==

* [[W:Wolf|Wolf]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[W:Red Wolf|Red Wolf]] on Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Wolf characters|Wolf characters]]
* [[Wolf roleplay forums]]
* [[Wolf (video game)]]
* [[Wolfdog]]
* [[Wolfaboo]]
* [[Dingo]]

==External links==

* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.wolf.html Stories with "Wolf" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
* [http://stalwart.perfectdrug.net/ Wolf Fanlisting]

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[[Category:Canine species]]

[[de:Wolf]]
[[es:Lobo]]
[[it:Lupo]]
[[ja:狼]]
[[no:Ulv]]
[[pl:Wilk]]
[[pt:Lobo]]
[[ru:Волки]]

Wolf

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[[File:Prettywolf.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A wolf]]
[[File:Bad guy Jeran Lobo.jpg|right|thumb|[[Jeran Lobo]], a fictional wolf character in ''[[Extinctioners]]'']]
The '''wolf''' (''Canis lupus''), also known as the '''gray wolf''' or '''grey wolf''', is a large [[canine]] native to [[W:Euroasia|Eurasia]] and [[W:North America|North America]].

These canines are defined as any of several large [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s of the genus ''Canis'', of the dog family [[Canidae]], and are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular]] [[species]] for [[fursona]]s in the [[furry fandom]].

==Historical views==

In [[W:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]], wolves were considered symbols of sexual potency as well as good mothers, the latter easily noticeable in the Roman foundation myth of [[wikipedia:Romulus and Remus|Romulus and Remus]], where the twins were raised by a she-wolf. [[W:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native Americans]] revere the [[W:Animal_worship|Wolf Totem]] in a different light, seeing wolves as Pathfinders and Guardians. This flies in contrast to the place of the wolf in most western history, wolves having been primarily seen as creatures to be feared, a viewpoint even noted in religious texts such as the Bible: "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

==Modern perspective==

Though the connotations associated with the wolf from ages past still lingers, the view of the wolf today is constantly evolving. Everything from scientific research and readily available documentaries to books and films has done much to alter the public view of these creatures, one notable such example being the film ''[[W:Never Cry Wolf|Never Cry Wolf]]''. As the wild ancestors of domestic [[dog]]s, wolves are both familiar and exotic to [[human]]s, which might explain their continuing fascination. Wolves have almost become cliches in some types of modern historical and [[fantasy]] fiction, shown as noble, savage, or a mixture of both qualities. ''[[The Wolves of Time]]'' duology included wolf characters from nobly self-sacrificing through to unrepentantly evil. In the [[furry fandom]], a mix of both elements is seen: admiration and distrust.

==Species and subspecies==

*'''[[W:gray wolf|gray wolf]]''', also known as the '''timber wolf'''
**[[W:Alaskan tundra wolf|Alaskan tundra wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is parts of the Arctic coastal tundra region
**[[W:Alexander Archipelago wolf|Alexander Archipelago wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Arabian wolf|Arabian wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Arctic wolf|Arctic wolf]], also known as the '''white wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Baffin Island wolf|Baffin Island wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf living on Baffin Island (the largest island in Canada) and nearby islands, in Nunavut, Canada.
**[[W:Bernard's wolf|Bernard's wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:British Columbia wolf|British Columbia wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Cascade mountain wolf|Cascade mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Cave wolf|Cave wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Eastern wolf|Eastern wolf]], also known as the '''Algonquin wolf''' or '''Great Lakes wolf''' (and sometimes '''eastern Canadian wolf''') (taxonomic classification under review)
**[[W:Eurasian wolf|Eurasian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Great Plains wolf|Great Plains wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in the Great Plains from Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) to Texas
**[[W:Greenland wolf|Greenland wolf]] a subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Greenland
**[[W:Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolf]] (aka '''Ezo wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Northeastern Asia.
**[[W:Hudson Bay wolf|Hudson Bay wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Iberian wolf|Iberian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf that lives in the Iberian Peninsula
**[[W:Indian wolf|Indian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is from Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent
**[[W:Interior Alaskan wolf|Interior Alaskan wolf]] (aka '''Yukon wolf'''), a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Italian wolf|Italian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Japanese wolf|Japanese wolf]] (aka '''Honshū wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf that lived on islands in the Japanese archipelago
**[[W:Kenai Peninsula wolf|Kenai Peninsula wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Labrador wolf|Labrador wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf native to Labrador and Quebec (in Canada)
**[[W:Mackenzie River wolf|Mackenzie River wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
**[[W:Manitoba wolf|Manitoba wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Mexican wolf|Mexican wolf]], also known as the '''lobo''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mongolian wolf|Mongolian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mogollon mountain wolf|Mogollon mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico.
**[[W:Newfoundland wolf|Newfoundland Wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Northern Rocky Mountain wolf|Northern Rocky Mountain wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Northwestern wolf|Northwestern wolf]], also known as the '''Mackenzie Valley wolf''' and other names, a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Sicilian wolf|Sicilian wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf native to Sicily.
**[[W:Southern Rocky Mountain wolf|Southern Rocky Mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in various USA states.
**[[W:Steppe wolf|Steppe wolf]], also known as '''Caspian Sea wolf''', is a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Texas wolf|Texas wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico. (Texas red wolf is a different canid, with an unresolved taxonomy)
**[[W:Tibetan wolf|Tibetan wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Tundra wolf|Tundra wolf]], also known as the '''Turukhan wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Vancouver Island wolf|Vancouver Island wolf]], a subspecies of grey wolf

* Dire wolf (various types)
** [[W:dire wolf|dire wolf]], an extinct prehistoric wolf species
** [[W:Dire_animal#Dire_wolf|dire wolf]], fictional species in [[Dungeons & Dragons]] fantasy roleplaying game
** direwolf, a fictional species in fantasy world by George R. R. Martin: [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Direwolf A Song of Ice and Fire novels] and the [https://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Direwolves Game of Thrones television series]
** (Direwolf, a fictional species in other fantasy role-playing games??)
** Direwolf, a packet TNC

*[[Ethiopian wolf]], which resembles a fox and also known as the '''Abyssinian wolf''', '''red jackal''', '''Simien fox''', '''Simien jackal''' and other names.
*[[W:Himalayan wolf|Himalayan wolf]] (unresolved taxonomy)

*[[Red wolf]], a rare species in Eastern USA (unresolved taxonomic identity)
**[[W:Florida black wolf|Florida black wolf]], an extinct subspecies of red wolf native to Florida.
**[[W:Gregory's wolf|Gregory's wolf]], also known as the Mississippi Valley wolf, and sometimes as the swamp wolf (and other names), an extinct subspecies of the red wolf native to Mississippi.

==Fictional wolf characters==
*Sheriff of Nottingham (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
*Chip the Wolf ([[W:Cookie Crisp|Cookie Crisp]])
*Hokey Wolf (''[[Hokey Wolf]]'')
*Boss Wolf (''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
*Wolves (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]''/SatAM)
**Lupe the Wolf
**Leeta Wolf
**Lyco Wolf
*Ysengrin (''[[Renart the Fox]]'')
*[[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''[[Star Fox]]'')
*[[Aniu]] (''[[Balto]]'')
*Mildew Wolf (''Cattanooga Cats'')
*Mr. Wolf (''[[The Bad Guys]]'')
*[[Legoshi]] (''[[Beastars]]'')
*Humphrey and Kate (''[[Alpha and Omega]]'')
*Linnux (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*Grey (''[[Sheep & Wolves]]'')
*Gary and Larry (''[[Zootopia]]'')
*All the wolf villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Porsha and Jimmy Crystal (''[[Sing]]'')
*Roxanne Wolf from (''[[Five Nights at Freddy's]]'')
*Death (''[Puss in Boots]'')

==See also==

* [[W:Wolf|Wolf]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[W:Red Wolf|Red Wolf]] on Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Wolf characters|Wolf characters]]
* [[Wolf roleplay forums]]
* [[Wolf (video game)]]
* [[Wolfdog]]
* [[Wolfaboo]]
* [[Dingo]]

==External links==

* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.wolf.html Stories with "Wolf" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
* [http://stalwart.perfectdrug.net/ Wolf Fanlisting]

[[Category:Wolf species]]
[[Category:Canine species]]

[[de:Wolf]]
[[es:Lobo]]
[[it:Lupo]]
[[ja:狼]]
[[no:Ulv]]
[[pl:Wilk]]
[[pt:Lobo]]
[[ru:Волки]]

Wolf

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[[File:Prettywolf.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A wolf]]
[[File:Bad guy Jeran Lobo.jpg|right|thumb|[[Jeran Lobo]], a fictional wolf character in ''[[Extinctioners]]'']]
The '''wolf''' (''Canis lupus''), also known as the '''gray wolf''' or '''grey wolf''', is a large [[canine]] native to [[W:Euroasia|Eurasia]] and [[W:North America|North America]].

These canines are defined as any of several large [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s of the genus ''Canis'', of the dog family [[Canidae]], and are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular]] [[species]] for [[fursona]]s in the [[furry fandom]].

==Historical views==

In [[W:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]], wolves were considered symbols of sexual potency as well as good mothers, the latter easily noticeable in the Roman foundation myth of [[wikipedia:Romulus and Remus|Romulus and Remus]], where the twins were raised by a she-wolf. [[W:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native Americans]] revere the [[W:Animal_worship|Wolf Totem]] in a different light, seeing wolves as Pathfinders and Guardians. This flies in contrast to the place of the wolf in most western history, wolves having been primarily seen as creatures to be feared, a viewpoint even noted in religious texts such as the Bible: "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

==Modern perspective==

Though the connotations associated with the wolf from ages past still lingers, the view of the wolf today is constantly evolving. Everything from scientific research and readily available documentaries to books and films has done much to alter the public view of these creatures, one notable such example being the film ''[[W:Never Cry Wolf|Never Cry Wolf]]''. As the wild ancestors of domestic [[dog]]s, wolves are both familiar and exotic to [[human]]s, which might explain their continuing fascination. Wolves have almost become cliches in some types of modern historical and [[fantasy]] fiction, shown as noble, savage, or a mixture of both qualities. ''[[The Wolves of Time]]'' duology included wolf characters from nobly self-sacrificing through to unrepentantly evil. In the [[furry fandom]], a mix of both elements is seen: admiration and distrust.

==Species and subspecies==

*'''[[W:gray wolf|gray wolf]]''', also known as the '''timber wolf'''
**[[W:Alaskan tundra wolf|Alaskan tundra wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is parts of the Arctic coastal tundra region
**[[W:Alexander Archipelago wolf|Alexander Archipelago wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Arabian wolf|Arabian wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Arctic wolf|Arctic wolf]], also known as the '''white wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Baffin Island wolf|Baffin Island wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf living on Baffin Island (the largest island in Canada) and nearby islands, in Nunavut, Canada.
**[[W:Bernard's wolf|Bernard's wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:British Columbia wolf|British Columbia wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Cascade mountain wolf|Cascade mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Cave wolf|Cave wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Eastern wolf|Eastern wolf]], also known as the '''Algonquin wolf''' or '''Great Lakes wolf''' (and sometimes '''eastern Canadian wolf''') (taxonomic classification under review)
**[[W:Eurasian wolf|Eurasian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Great Plains wolf|Great Plains wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in the Great Plains from Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) to Texas
**[[W:Greenland wolf|Greenland wolf]] a subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Greenland
**[[W:Hokkaido wolf|Hokkaido wolf]] (aka '''Ezo wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in Northeastern Asia.
**[[W:Hudson Bay wolf|Hudson Bay wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Iberian wolf|Iberian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf that lives in the Iberian Peninsula
**[[W:Indian wolf|Indian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf whose range is from Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent
**[[W:Interior Alaskan wolf|Interior Alaskan wolf]] (aka '''Yukon wolf'''), a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Italian wolf|Italian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Japanese wolf|Japanese wolf]] (aka '''Honshū wolf'''), an extinct subspecies of the gray wolf that lived on islands in the Japanese archipelago
**[[W:Kenai Peninsula wolf|Kenai Peninsula wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Labrador wolf|Labrador wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf native to Labrador and Quebec (in Canada)
**[[W:Mackenzie River wolf|Mackenzie River wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
**[[W:Manitoba wolf|Manitoba wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Mexican wolf|Mexican wolf]], also known as the '''lobo''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mongolian wolf|Mongolian wolf]], a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Mogollon mountain wolf|Mogollon mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico.
**[[W:Newfoundland wolf|Newfoundland Wolf]], extinct subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Northern Rocky Mountain wolf|Northern Rocky Mountain wolf]], subspecies of gray wolf.
**[[W:Northwestern wolf|Northwestern wolf]], also known as the '''Mackenzie Valley wolf''' and other names, a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Sicilian wolf|Sicilian wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf native to Sicily.
**[[W:Southern Rocky Mountain wolf|Southern Rocky Mountain wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that lived in various USA states.
**[[W:Steppe wolf|Steppe wolf]], also known as '''Caspian Sea wolf''', is a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Texas wolf|Texas wolf]], an extinct subspecies of gray wolf that was in Texas and Mexico. (Texas red wolf is a different canid, with an unresolved taxonomy)
**[[W:Tibetan wolf|Tibetan wolf]], a subspecies of the gray wolf
**[[W:Tundra wolf|Tundra wolf]], also known as the '''Turukhan wolf''', a subspecies of gray wolf
**[[W:Vancouver Island wolf|Vancouver Island wolf]], a subspecies of grey wolf

* Dire wolf (various types)
** [[W:dire wolf|dire wolf]], an extinct prehistoric wolf species
** [[W:Dire_animal#Dire_wolf|dire wolf]], fictional species in [[Dungeons & Dragons]] fantasy roleplaying game
** direwolf, a fictional species in fantasy world by George R. R. Martin: [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Direwolf A Song of Ice and Fire novels] and the [https://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Direwolves Game of Thrones television series]
** (Direwolf, a fictional species in other fantasy role-playing games??)
** Direwolf, a packet TNC

*[[Ethiopian wolf]], which resembles a fox and also known as the '''Abyssinian wolf''', '''red jackal''', '''Simien fox''', '''Simien jackal''' and other names.
*[[W:Himalayan wolf|Himalayan wolf]] (unresolved taxonomy)

*[[Red wolf]], a rare species in Eastern USA (unresolved taxonomic identity)
**[[W:Florida black wolf|Florida black wolf]], an extinct subspecies of red wolf native to Florida.
**[[W:Gregory's wolf|Gregory's wolf]], also known as the Mississippi Valley wolf, and sometimes as the swamp wolf (and other names), an extinct subspecies of the red wolf native to Mississippi.

==Fictional wolf characters==
*Sheriff of Nottingham (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
*Chip the Wolf ([[W:Cookie Crisp|Cookie Crisp]])
*Hokey Wolf (''[[Hokey Wolf]]'')
*Boss Wolf (''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
*Wolves (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]''/SatAM)
**Lupe the Wolf
**Leeta Wolf
**Lyco Wolf
*Ysengrin (''[[Renart the Fox]]'')
*[[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''[[Star Fox]]'')
*[[Aniu]] (''[[Balto]]'')
*Mildew Wolf (''Cattanooga Cats'')
*Mr. Wolf (''[[The Bad Guys]]'')
*[[Legoshi]] (''[[Beastars]]'')
*Humphrey and Kate (''[[Alpha and Omega]]'')
*Linnux (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*Grey (''[[Sheep & Wolves]]'')
*Gary and Larry (''[[Zootopia]]'')
*All the wolf villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Porsha and Jimmy Crystal (''[[Sing]]'')
*Roxanne Wolf from (''[[Five Nights at Freddy's]]'')

==See also==

* [[W:Wolf|Wolf]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[W:Red Wolf|Red Wolf]] on Wikipedia
* [[:Category:Wolf characters|Wolf characters]]
* [[Wolf roleplay forums]]
* [[Wolf (video game)]]
* [[Wolfdog]]
* [[Wolfaboo]]
* [[Dingo]]

==External links==

* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.wolf.html Stories with "Wolf" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
* [http://stalwart.perfectdrug.net/ Wolf Fanlisting]

[[Category:Wolf species]]
[[Category:Canine species]]

[[de:Wolf]]
[[es:Lobo]]
[[it:Lupo]]
[[ja:狼]]
[[no:Ulv]]
[[pl:Wilk]]
[[pt:Lobo]]
[[ru:Волки]]

Cat

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[[File:Felidae_screenshot.jpg|thumb|350px|The movie "[[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]]" based on a novel.]]
:''This article is about the species. You may be looking for [[Stalking Cat]], also known as Cat.''
:''Kitten redirects here. Kitten also refers to a newborn [[Rat (species)|rat]]. Kitty redirects here, for other uses see [[Kitty (disambiguation)]]. Tomcat redirects here, for the person see [[Tom Cat]].''
A '''cat''' generally refers to a common '''domestic cat''' (''Felis sylvestris catus''). However, it is also used as a generic term for any [[feline]] or member of the family [[Felidae]]. Felines are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic cats.

About 40 to 70 different breeds of domestic cats have been officially recognized, depending on cat fancier organization. Most cats no not have a breed nor do they have pedigree cats in their ancestry. These non-pedigree cats who are not a mix of two recognized breeds are called Domestic Shorthairs or Domestic Longhairs based on their fur length. There are a very few breeds founded through [[hybrid]]s of domestic cats and another felines species. As house pets, cats often live in arrangements rivaling their human owners for control of living spaces.

Both [[anthropomorphic]] and [[non-morphic]] cats are a staple of pop culture, from [[comics]] to television to movies.

== Cat characters ==

Cats are very diverse and have a few common traits. They are easily seen as social or solitary, loyal or selfish, energetic or lazy, mystical or mundane. Cats are well understood by [[human]]s and often used allegorically. For example, in [[Jay Naylor]]'s "[[Better Days]]" [[webcomic]] cats represent the Caucasian race. Cartoons cats, such as [[Wikipedia:Tom Cat|Tom Cat]], [[Sylvester]] and [[Garfield]], are widely popular outside the furry fandom. Cats are often sympathetic characters, but sometimes fill the role of antagonists when [[rodent]]s or [[canid]]s are protagonists.

Mystic traditions associate cats with ESP and hearth protection, initially due to their ability to rid the household of mice. Cats are believed to see the unseen or live in multiple realities. They often hold secrets or special wisdom. These beliefs are reflected in many cat-centric stories, such as "[[Feline Wizards]]" by Diane Duane or John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]] [[role-playing game]].

== In culture ==

'''Fiction''':
* "[[Feline Wizards]]" novels by Diane Duane
* "[[Warriors]]" books series by Erin Hunter
* "[[Tailchaser's Song]]" novel by Tad Williams<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
* Francis from "[[Felidae (novel)|Felidae]]" German book series by Akif Pirincçi
* Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
* Mort(e) by Robert Rapino
* Gareth from "Time Cat" by Lloyd Alexander<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
*''[[Puss in Boots]]''
* Crookshanks, half cat/half Kneazel from Harry Potter series
* Peter, a boy turned into a cat from Jennie<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610718.Jennie</ref>

'''Video Games''':
* Cats (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
** Blaze the Cat
** Big the Cat
** Honey the Cat
* Mae Borowski from Night in the Woods
* Meowth, Litten, and other cat based Pokemon
* All the cat villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]

'''Role-playing games''':
* John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]]
* FNH's [[Cat RPG]]
* [[Cathulhu]], a Call of Cthulhu expansion
* [[Morgana]], Persona 5
* [[Woof, Meow]]
* [[Bastet (World of Darkness)|Bastet]] supplement for [[Werewolf: The Apocalypse]]
Most role-playing games focusing on animals, such as [[Noble Wild]] or [[TMNT RPG]], have option of playing a cat character. Fantasy games sometimes have catfolk or similar anthropomorphic race.

'''Animation''':
* [[Samurai Pizza Cats]] anime series
* [[SWAT Kats]] TV series
* Disney's [[The Aristocats|Aristocats]]
* Disney's Oliver and Company<ref>https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oliver_and_company/</ref>
* Tom (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
* Sylvester (''[[Looney Tunes]]'')
* Penelope (Looney Tunes)
* Garfield (''[[Garfield]]'')
* Tiger (''[[An American Tail]]'')
* Capper (''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'')
* ''Top Cat''
* ''[[Felix the Cat]]''
* [[Doraemon]] anime series
* Danny and Sawyer from [[Cats Don't Dance]]
* [[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]], based on a novel
* [[Hello Kitty]]
* [[Kitty Katswell]]
* Sheriff Mao Mao from [[Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart]]
* Mittens from [[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]
* All the cats from [[The Amazing World of Gumball]]
* All the cat-based [[Digimon]]
* All the cats from [[Puppy in My Pocket]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Cat|Cat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* ''[[Cats]]''
* [[:Category:Cat characters]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

*[http://www.ofcats.com Of Cats]

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[[zh:貓]]

Cat

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[[File:Felidae_screenshot.jpg|thumb|350px|The movie "[[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]]" based on a novel.]]
:''This article is about the species. You may be looking for [[Stalking Cat]], also known as Cat.''
:''Kitten redirects here. Kitten also refers to a newborn [[Rat (species)|rat]]. Kitty redirects here, for other uses see [[Kitty (disambiguation)]]. Tomcat redirects here, for the person see [[Tom Cat]].''
A '''cat''' generally refers to a common '''domestic cat''' (''Felis sylvestris catus''). However, it is also used as a generic term for any [[feline]] or member of the family [[Felidae]]. Felines are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic cats.

About 40 to 70 different breeds of domestic cats have been officially recognized, depending on cat fancier organization. Most cats no not have a breed nor do they have pedigree cats in their ancestry. These non-pedigree cats who are not a mix of two recognized breeds are called Domestic Shorthairs or Domestic Longhairs based on their fur length. There are a very few breeds founded through [[hybrid]]s of domestic cats and another felines species. As house pets, cats often live in arrangements rivaling their human owners for control of living spaces.

Both [[anthropomorphic]] and [[non-morphic]] cats are a staple of pop culture, from [[comics]] to television to movies.

== Cat characters ==

Cats are very diverse and have a few common traits. They are easily seen as social or solitary, loyal or selfish, energetic or lazy, mystical or mundane. Cats are well understood by [[human]]s and often used allegorically. For example, in [[Jay Naylor]]'s "[[Better Days]]" [[webcomic]] cats represent the Caucasian race. Cartoons cats, such as [[Wikipedia:Tom Cat|Tom Cat]], [[Sylvester]] and [[Garfield]], are widely popular outside the furry fandom. Cats are often sympathetic characters, but sometimes fill the role of antagonists when [[rodent]]s or [[canid]]s are protagonists.

Mystic traditions associate cats with ESP and hearth protection, initially due to their ability to rid the household of mice. Cats are believed to see the unseen or live in multiple realities. They often hold secrets or special wisdom. These beliefs are reflected in many cat-centric stories, such as "[[Feline Wizards]]" by Diane Duane or John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]] [[role-playing game]].

== In culture ==

'''Fiction''':
* "[[Feline Wizards]]" novels by Diane Duane
* "[[Warriors]]" books series by Erin Hunter
* "[[Tailchaser's Song]]" novel by Tad Williams<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
* Francis from "[[Felidae (novel)|Felidae]]" German book series by Akif Pirincçi
* Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
* Mort(e) by Robert Rapino
* Gareth from "Time Cat" by Lloyd Alexander<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
*''[[Puss in Boots]]''
* Crookshanks, half cat/half Kneazel from Harry Potter series
* Peter, a boy turned into a cat from Jennie<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610718.Jennie</ref>

'''Video Games''':
* Cats (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
** Blaze the Cat
** Big the Cat
** Honey the Cat
* Mae Borowski from Night in the Woods
* Meowth, Litten, and other cat based Pokemon
* All the cat villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]

'''Role-playing games''':
* John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]]
* FNH's [[Cat RPG]]
* [[Cathulhu]], a Call of Cthulhu expansion
* [[Morgana]], Persona 5
* [[Woof, Meow]]
* [[Bastet (World of Darkness)|Bastet]] supplement for [[Werewolf: The Apocalypse]]
Most role-playing games focusing on animals, such as [[Noble Wild]] or [[TMNT RPG]], have option of playing a cat character. Fantasy games sometimes have catfolk or similar anthropomorphic race.

'''Animation''':
* [[Samurai Pizza Cats]] anime series
* [[SWAT Kats]] TV series
* Disney's [[The Aristocats|Aristocats]]
* Disney's Oliver and Company<ref>https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oliver_and_company/</ref>
* Tom (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
* Sylvester (''[[Looney Tunes]]'')
* Penelope (Looney Tunes)
* Garfield (''[[Garfield]]'')
* Tiger (''[[An American Tail]]'')
* Capper (''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'')
* ''Top Cat''
* ''[[Felix the Cat]]''
* [[Doraemon]] anime series
* Danny and Sawyer from [[Cats Don't Dance]]
* [[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]], based on a novel
* [[Hello Kitty]]
* [[Kitty Katswell]]
* Sheriff Mao Mao from Mao Mao: HeYouroes of Pure Heart
* Mittens from [[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]
* All the cats from [[The Amazing World of Gumball]]
* All the cat-based [[Digimon]]
* All the cats from [Puppy in My Pocket]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Cat|Cat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* ''[[Cats]]''
* [[:Category:Cat characters]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

*[http://www.ofcats.com Of Cats]

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Cat

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[[File:Felidae_screenshot.jpg|thumb|350px|The movie "[[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]]" based on a novel.]]
:''This article is about the species. You may be looking for [[Stalking Cat]], also known as Cat.''
:''Kitten redirects here. Kitten also refers to a newborn [[Rat (species)|rat]]. Kitty redirects here, for other uses see [[Kitty (disambiguation)]]. Tomcat redirects here, for the person see [[Tom Cat]].''
A '''cat''' generally refers to a common '''domestic cat''' (''Felis sylvestris catus''). However, it is also used as a generic term for any [[feline]] or member of the family [[Felidae]]. Felines are one of the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic cats.

About 40 to 70 different breeds of domestic cats have been officially recognized, depending on cat fancier organization. Most cats no not have a breed nor do they have pedigree cats in their ancestry. These non-pedigree cats who are not a mix of two recognized breeds are called Domestic Shorthairs or Domestic Longhairs based on their fur length. There are a very few breeds founded through [[hybrid]]s of domestic cats and another felines species. As house pets, cats often live in arrangements rivaling their human owners for control of living spaces.

Both [[anthropomorphic]] and [[non-morphic]] cats are a staple of pop culture, from [[comics]] to television to movies.

== Cat characters ==

Cats are very diverse and have a few common traits. They are easily seen as social or solitary, loyal or selfish, energetic or lazy, mystical or mundane. Cats are well understood by [[human]]s and often used allegorically. For example, in [[Jay Naylor]]'s "[[Better Days]]" [[webcomic]] cats represent the Caucasian race. Cartoons cats, such as [[Wikipedia:Tom Cat|Tom Cat]], [[Sylvester]] and [[Garfield]], are widely popular outside the furry fandom. Cats are often sympathetic characters, but sometimes fill the role of antagonists when [[rodent]]s or [[canid]]s are protagonists.

Mystic traditions associate cats with ESP and hearth protection, initially due to their ability to rid the household of mice. Cats are believed to see the unseen or live in multiple realities. They often hold secrets or special wisdom. These beliefs are reflected in many cat-centric stories, such as "[[Feline Wizards]]" by Diane Duane or John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]] [[role-playing game]].

== In culture ==

'''Fiction''':
* "[[Feline Wizards]]" novels by Diane Duane
* "[[Warriors]]" books series by Erin Hunter
* "[[Tailchaser's Song]]" novel by Tad Williams<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
* Francis from "[[Felidae (novel)|Felidae]]" German book series by Akif Pirincçi
* Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
* Mort(e) by Robert Rapino
* Gareth from "Time Cat" by Lloyd Alexander<ref>https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-best-cats-in-sci-fi-fantasy/</ref>
*''[[Puss in Boots]]''
* Crookshanks, half cat/half Kneazel from Harry Potter series
* Peter, a boy turned into a cat from Jennie<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610718.Jennie</ref>

'''Video Games''':
* Cats (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
** Blaze the Cat
** Big the Cat
** Honey the Cat
* Mae Borowski from Night in the Woods
* Meowth, Litten, and other cat based Pokemon
* All the cat villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]

'''Role-playing games''':
* John Wick's [[Cat (role-playing game)|Cat]]
* FNH's [[Cat RPG]]
* [[Cathulhu]], a Call of Cthulhu expansion
* [[Morgana]], Persona 5
* [[Woof, Meow]]
* [[Bastet (World of Darkness)|Bastet]] supplement for [[Werewolf: The Apocalypse]]
Most role-playing games focusing on animals, such as [[Noble Wild]] or [[TMNT RPG]], have option of playing a cat character. Fantasy games sometimes have catfolk or similar anthropomorphic race.

'''Animation''':
* [[Samurai Pizza Cats]] anime series
* [[SWAT Kats]] TV series
* Disney's [[The Aristocats|Aristocats]]
* Disney's Oliver and Company<ref>https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oliver_and_company/</ref>
* Tom (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
* Sylvester (''[[Looney Tunes]]'')
* Penelope (Looney Tunes)
* Garfield (''[[Garfield]]'')
* Tiger (''[[An American Tail]]'')
* Capper (''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'')
* ''Top Cat''
* ''[[Felix the Cat]]''
* [[Doraemon]] anime series
* Danny and Sawyer from [[Cats Don't Dance]]
* [[Felidae (movie)|Felidae]], based on a novel
* [[Hello Kitty]]
* [[Kitty Katswell]]
* Sheriff Mao Mao from Mao Mao: HeYouroes of Pure Heart
* Mittens from [[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]
* Oliver from [[Oliver & Company]]

== See also ==

* [[W:Cat|Cat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* ''[[Cats]]''
* [[:Category:Cat characters]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

*[http://www.ofcats.com Of Cats]

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[[zh:貓]]

Dog

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[[File:German Shepherd.JPG|right|thumb|[[German Shepherd]]s, a type of '''dog''']]
[[File:TypicalFursonaPortrait Canine.jpg|right|thumb|An anthropomorphic dog]]
[[File:Lennybiopic.jpg|right|thumb|[[Lenny Mutt]], the German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix]]
The term '''dog''' may refer to a number of organisms, but is used here to describe the domesticated [[canine]]. Canines are the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic dogs.

==Species overview==

The domestic dog (''Canis lupus familiaris'') is a subspecies of the [[gray wolf]] (or grey wolf) (''Canis lupus'') and a member of the family [[Canidae]].<ref>https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/06/the-origin-of-dogs/484976/</ref> Dogs are [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s, though generalization about the subspecies is problematic because of the extreme variation brought about by the result of their domestication. Most dogs will eat almost any type of food. A few things may be said to be generally true:

Dogs can perceive sounds across a wider range than that of [[human]]s, from 20 Hz to 100 KHz (as opposed to 20 Hz to 20 KHz) and, thanks to mobility in their ears, can localize sound with greater precision. In addition, their sense of smell is significantly more advanced: it is said that a [[Wikipedia:bloodhound|bloodhound]] can detect a single drop of blood diluted with five gallons of water.

Their sight allows them keen perception of motion, and their field of vision is larger than that of humans (while still following the binocular vision typical of the [[carnivore]] pattern); however, they are dichromats and therefore functionally colorblind. Their visual acuity is relatively low, with much sensory input being olfactory and auditory. Dogs have great night vision.<ref>https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/facts-about-new-dog/</ref>

They are generally less robust than their wild ancestors, with a less pronounced [[muzzle]] and an overall reduced muscular structure. Some of this may have to do with their upbringing; tellingly, wolf puppies raised apart from their society from birth develop some similar traits. However, with hundreds of breeds ranging from the [[Wikipedia:Yorkshire terriers|Yorkshire terrier]] to the [[Wikipedia:mastiff|mastiff]], and the [[Wikipedia:basset hound|basset hound]] to the [[Wikipedia:saluki|saluki]], such generalizations have only limited value in describing the subspecies as a whole.

==Dogs and human beings==
Wolves domesticated at some point greater than fifteen thousand years ago (possibly as long ago as one hundred thousand years or more) form the basis for all modern canine stock; the dog is in fact identified taxonomically as a subspecies of ''Canis lupus''. The relationship since then has been cozy; ritual burials suggest a close association between the two species as early as the Mesolithic.

In modern context dogs have many roles within human society. Many are "employed" in search and rescue and drug/contraband location; others act as seeing-eye or assistance dogs. Throughout history they have served as everything from pack animals to emergency food source, although today both of these uses are much less common. A significant number--perhaps the vast majority--of dogs in the western world are companion animals with no assigned task ''per se''.

==Popular dog breeds within the furry fandom==

* [[Wikipedia:Alaskan Malamute|Alaskan Malamute]]
* [[Wikipedia:Beagle|Beagle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bernese Mountain Dog|Bernese Mountain Dog]]
* [[Border Collie]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bulldog|Bulldog]]
* [[Wikipedia:Chihuahua (dog)|Chihuahua]]
* [[Wikipedia:Cocker Spaniel|Cocker Spaniel]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dachshund|Dachshund]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Doberman Pinscher|Doberman Pinscher]]
* [[German Shepherd]]
* [[Golden Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Jack Russell Terrier|Jack Russell Terrier]]
* [[Labrador Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Mongrel|Mutt]]
* [[Pit bull]]
* [[Wikipedia:Poodle|Poodle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pomeranian dog|Pomeranian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pug|Pug]]
* [[Wikipedia:Rottweiler|Rottweiler]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shetland Sheepdog|Sheltie]]
* [[Siberian Husky]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shih Tzu|Shih Tzu]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==Fictional dog characters==

*''[[Extinctioners]]''
**[[Russell Jackson]]
**[[Cassie Collins]]
**[[Damion Pincer]]
**[[Seek]]
**[[Gerald Shepardson]]
**[[Domino Doz]]

*''[[Star Fox]]''
**[[Fay (character)|Fay]]

*[[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]
**[[Bolt (character)|Bolt]] (''[[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]'')
**Brandy Harrington (''Brandy & Mr. Whiskers'')
*Copper (''[[The Fox and the Hound]]'')
**[[Goofy]]
**[[Liquidator]] (''[[Darkwing Duck]]'')
**[[Max Goof (character)|Max Goof]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Roxanne (character)|Roxanne]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Sylvia Marpole]] (''[[An Extremely Goofy Movie]]'')
**[[Pluto]]
**[[Otto]] (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
**Romeo (''[[Roadside Romeo]]'')
**Rusty (''Home on the Range'')
**Dodger (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Rita (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Tito (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Francis (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Roscoe & DeSoto (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Georgette (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
*Wylie Burp (''[[An American Tail]]'')
*Snoopy (''Peanuts'')
*Augie Doggie (''Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy'')
*Droopy (''Droopy'')
*[[Dukey]] (''Johnny Test'')
*Ben Muttski (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
*Bluey Heeler (''Bluey'')
*Bodi (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*[[Brian Griffin]] (''Family Guy'')
*Dogs (''[[Dreamkix]]'')
**Roy
**Rebecca
**Garcia
*Dudley Puppy (''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]'')
*Hong Kong Phooey
*[[Huckleberry Hound]]
*Hunter, Blitz, Exile, Shag, and Colleen (''[[Road Rovers]]'')
*[[McGruff]]
*[[Muttley]] (''Wacky Races'')
*Oliver Twist (''Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist'')
*Peter Puppy (''Earthworm Jim'')
*Red (''TY the Tasmanian Tiger'')
*Reddy (''Ruff and Reddy'')
*Scooby-Doo (''[[Scooby-Doo]]'')
*Slap T. Pooch (''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'')
*[[Snoopy]] (''Peanuts'')
*All the dogs from ''[[PAW Patrol]]''
*All the dogs from ''[[Bluey]]''
*All the dog-based [[Pokemon]]
*All the dog-based [[Digimon]]
*All the dog villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Spike (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
*Sweep (''Sooty'')

==See also==

* [[:Category:Dog breeds|Dog breeds]]
* [[:Category:Dog-hybrid species|Dog-hybrid species]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Canine species]]
[[es:Perro]]
[[it:Cane]]
[[fi:Koira]]
[[pt:Cão]]
[[ru:Собаки]]

Dog

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[[File:German Shepherd.JPG|right|thumb|[[German Shepherd]]s, a type of '''dog''']]
[[File:TypicalFursonaPortrait Canine.jpg|right|thumb|An anthropomorphic dog]]
[[File:Lennybiopic.jpg|right|thumb|[[Lenny Mutt]], the German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix]]
The term '''dog''' may refer to a number of organisms, but is used here to describe the domesticated [[canine]]. Canines are the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic dogs.

==Species overview==

The domestic dog (''Canis lupus familiaris'') is a subspecies of the [[gray wolf]] (or grey wolf) (''Canis lupus'') and a member of the family [[Canidae]].<ref>https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/06/the-origin-of-dogs/484976/</ref> Dogs are [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s, though generalization about the subspecies is problematic because of the extreme variation brought about by the result of their domestication. Most dogs will eat almost any type of food. A few things may be said to be generally true:

Dogs can perceive sounds across a wider range than that of [[human]]s, from 20 Hz to 100 KHz (as opposed to 20 Hz to 20 KHz) and, thanks to mobility in their ears, can localize sound with greater precision. In addition, their sense of smell is significantly more advanced: it is said that a [[Wikipedia:bloodhound|bloodhound]] can detect a single drop of blood diluted with five gallons of water.

Their sight allows them keen perception of motion, and their field of vision is larger than that of humans (while still following the binocular vision typical of the [[carnivore]] pattern); however, they are dichromats and therefore functionally colorblind. Their visual acuity is relatively low, with much sensory input being olfactory and auditory. Dogs have great night vision.<ref>https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/facts-about-new-dog/</ref>

They are generally less robust than their wild ancestors, with a less pronounced [[muzzle]] and an overall reduced muscular structure. Some of this may have to do with their upbringing; tellingly, wolf puppies raised apart from their society from birth develop some similar traits. However, with hundreds of breeds ranging from the [[Wikipedia:Yorkshire terriers|Yorkshire terrier]] to the [[Wikipedia:mastiff|mastiff]], and the [[Wikipedia:basset hound|basset hound]] to the [[Wikipedia:saluki|saluki]], such generalizations have only limited value in describing the subspecies as a whole.

==Dogs and human beings==
Wolves domesticated at some point greater than fifteen thousand years ago (possibly as long ago as one hundred thousand years or more) form the basis for all modern canine stock; the dog is in fact identified taxonomically as a subspecies of ''Canis lupus''. The relationship since then has been cozy; ritual burials suggest a close association between the two species as early as the Mesolithic.

In modern context dogs have many roles within human society. Many are "employed" in search and rescue and drug/contraband location; others act as seeing-eye or assistance dogs. Throughout history they have served as everything from pack animals to emergency food source, although today both of these uses are much less common. A significant number--perhaps the vast majority--of dogs in the western world are companion animals with no assigned task ''per se''.

==Popular dog breeds within the furry fandom==

* [[Wikipedia:Alaskan Malamute|Alaskan Malamute]]
* [[Wikipedia:Beagle|Beagle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bernese Mountain Dog|Bernese Mountain Dog]]
* [[Border Collie]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bulldog|Bulldog]]
* [[Wikipedia:Chihuahua (dog)|Chihuahua]]
* [[Wikipedia:Cocker Spaniel|Cocker Spaniel]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dachshund|Dachshund]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Doberman Pinscher|Doberman Pinscher]]
* [[German Shepherd]]
* [[Golden Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Jack Russell Terrier|Jack Russell Terrier]]
* [[Labrador Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Mongrel|Mutt]]
* [[Pit bull]]
* [[Wikipedia:Poodle|Poodle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pomeranian dog|Pomeranian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pug|Pug]]
* [[Wikipedia:Rottweiler|Rottweiler]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shetland Sheepdog|Sheltie]]
* [[Siberian Husky]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shih Tzu|Shih Tzu]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==Fictional dog characters==

*''[[Extinctioners]]''
**[[Russell Jackson]]
**[[Cassie Collins]]
**[[Damion Pincer]]
**[[Seek]]
**[[Gerald Shepardson]]
**[[Domino Doz]]

*''[[Star Fox]]''
**[[Fay (character)|Fay]]

*[[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]
**[[Bolt (character)|Bolt]] (''[[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]'')
**Brandy Harrington (''Brandy & Mr. Whiskers'')
*Copper (''[[The Fox and the Hound]]'')
*Dodger (''Oliver & Company'')
**[[Goofy]]
**[[Liquidator]] (''[[Darkwing Duck]]'')
**[[Max Goof (character)|Max Goof]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Roxanne (character)|Roxanne]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Sylvia Marpole]] (''[[An Extremely Goofy Movie]]'')
**[[Pluto]]
**[[Otto]] (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
**Romeo (''[[Roadside Romeo]]'')
**Rusty (''Home on the Range'')
**Dodger (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Rita (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Tito (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Francis (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Roscoe & DeSoto (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Georgette (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
*Wylie Burp (''[[An American Tail]]'')
*Snoopy (''Peanuts'')
*Augie Doggie (''Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy'')
*Droopy (''Droopy'')
*[[Dukey]] (''Johnny Test'')
*Ben Muttski (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
*Bluey Heeler (''Bluey'')
*Bodi (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*[[Brian Griffin]] (''Family Guy'')
*Dogs (''[[Dreamkix]]'')
**Roy
**Rebecca
**Garcia
*Dudley Puppy (''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]'')
*Hong Kong Phooey
*[[Huckleberry Hound]]
*Hunter, Blitz, Exile, Shag, and Colleen (''[[Road Rovers]]'')
*[[McGruff]]
*[[Muttley]] (''Wacky Races'')
*Oliver Twist (''Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist'')
*Peter Puppy (''Earthworm Jim'')
*Red (''TY the Tasmanian Tiger'')
*Reddy (''Ruff and Reddy'')
*Scooby-Doo (''[[Scooby-Doo]]'')
*Slap T. Pooch (''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'')
*[[Snoopy]] (''Peanuts'')
*All the dogs from ''[[PAW Patrol]]''
*All the dogs from ''[[Bluey]]''
*All the dog-based [[Pokemon]]
*All the dog-based [[Digimon]]
*All the dog villagers from [[Animal Crossing]]
*Spike (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
*Sweep (''Sooty'')

==See also==

* [[:Category:Dog breeds|Dog breeds]]
* [[:Category:Dog-hybrid species|Dog-hybrid species]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Canine species]]
[[es:Perro]]
[[it:Cane]]
[[fi:Koira]]
[[pt:Cão]]
[[ru:Собаки]]

Dog

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[[File:German Shepherd.JPG|right|thumb|[[German Shepherd]]s, a type of '''dog''']]
[[File:TypicalFursonaPortrait Canine.jpg|right|thumb|An anthropomorphic dog]]
[[File:Lennybiopic.jpg|right|thumb|[[Lenny Mutt]], the German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix]]
The term '''dog''' may refer to a number of organisms, but is used here to describe the domesticated [[canine]]. Canines are the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular phenotypes]] of [[furries]], with a significant number of these being domestic dogs.

==Species overview==

The domestic dog (''Canis lupus familiaris'') is a subspecies of the [[gray wolf]] (or grey wolf) (''Canis lupus'') and a member of the family [[Canidae]].<ref>https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/06/the-origin-of-dogs/484976/</ref> Dogs are [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]]s, though generalization about the subspecies is problematic because of the extreme variation brought about by the result of their domestication. Most dogs will eat almost any type of food. A few things may be said to be generally true:

Dogs can perceive sounds across a wider range than that of [[human]]s, from 20 Hz to 100 KHz (as opposed to 20 Hz to 20 KHz) and, thanks to mobility in their ears, can localize sound with greater precision. In addition, their sense of smell is significantly more advanced: it is said that a [[Wikipedia:bloodhound|bloodhound]] can detect a single drop of blood diluted with five gallons of water.

Their sight allows them keen perception of motion, and their field of vision is larger than that of humans (while still following the binocular vision typical of the [[carnivore]] pattern); however, they are dichromats and therefore functionally colorblind. Their visual acuity is relatively low, with much sensory input being olfactory and auditory. Dogs have great night vision.<ref>https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/facts-about-new-dog/</ref>

They are generally less robust than their wild ancestors, with a less pronounced [[muzzle]] and an overall reduced muscular structure. Some of this may have to do with their upbringing; tellingly, wolf puppies raised apart from their society from birth develop some similar traits. However, with hundreds of breeds ranging from the [[Wikipedia:Yorkshire terriers|Yorkshire terrier]] to the [[Wikipedia:mastiff|mastiff]], and the [[Wikipedia:basset hound|basset hound]] to the [[Wikipedia:saluki|saluki]], such generalizations have only limited value in describing the subspecies as a whole.

==Dogs and human beings==
Wolves domesticated at some point greater than fifteen thousand years ago (possibly as long ago as one hundred thousand years or more) form the basis for all modern canine stock; the dog is in fact identified taxonomically as a subspecies of ''Canis lupus''. The relationship since then has been cozy; ritual burials suggest a close association between the two species as early as the Mesolithic.

In modern context dogs have many roles within human society. Many are "employed" in search and rescue and drug/contraband location; others act as seeing-eye or assistance dogs. Throughout history they have served as everything from pack animals to emergency food source, although today both of these uses are much less common. A significant number--perhaps the vast majority--of dogs in the western world are companion animals with no assigned task ''per se''.

==Popular dog breeds within the furry fandom==

* [[Wikipedia:Alaskan Malamute|Alaskan Malamute]]
* [[Wikipedia:Beagle|Beagle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bernese Mountain Dog|Bernese Mountain Dog]]
* [[Border Collie]]
* [[Wikipedia:Bulldog|Bulldog]]
* [[Wikipedia:Chihuahua (dog)|Chihuahua]]
* [[Wikipedia:Cocker Spaniel|Cocker Spaniel]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dachshund|Dachshund]]
* [[Wikipedia:Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Doberman Pinscher|Doberman Pinscher]]
* [[German Shepherd]]
* [[Golden Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Jack Russell Terrier|Jack Russell Terrier]]
* [[Labrador Retriever]]
* [[Wikipedia:Mongrel|Mutt]]
* [[Pit bull]]
* [[Wikipedia:Poodle|Poodle]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pomeranian dog|Pomeranian]]
* [[Wikipedia:Pug|Pug]]
* [[Wikipedia:Rottweiler|Rottweiler]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shetland Sheepdog|Sheltie]]
* [[Siberian Husky]]
* [[Wikipedia:Shih Tzu|Shih Tzu]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==Fictional dog characters==

*''[[Extinctioners]]''
**[[Russell Jackson]]
**[[Cassie Collins]]
**[[Damion Pincer]]
**[[Seek]]
**[[Gerald Shepardson]]
**[[Domino Doz]]

*''[[Star Fox]]''
**[[Fay (character)|Fay]]

*[[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]
**[[Bolt (character)|Bolt]] (''[[Bolt (film)|Bolt]]'')
**Brandy Harrington (''Brandy & Mr. Whiskers'')
*Copper (''[[The Fox and the Hound]]'')
*Dodger (''Oliver & Company'')
**[[Goofy]]
**[[Liquidator]] (''[[Darkwing Duck]]'')
**[[Max Goof (character)|Max Goof]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Roxanne (character)|Roxanne]] (''A Goofy Movie'')
**[[Sylvia Marpole]] (''[[An Extremely Goofy Movie]]'')
**[[Pluto]]
**[[Otto]] (''[[Robin Hood]]'')
**Romeo (''[[Roadside Romeo]]'')
**Rusty (''Home on the Range'')
**Dodger (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Rita (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Tito (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Francis (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Roscoe & DeSoto (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
**Georgette (''[[Oliver & Company]]'')
*Wylie Burp (''[[An American Tail]]'')
*Snoopy (''Peanuts'')
*Augie Doggie (''Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy'')
*Droopy (''Droopy'')
*[[Dukey]] (''Johnny Test'')
*Ben Muttski (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')
*Bluey Heeler (''Bluey'')
*Bodi (''[[Rock Dog]]'')
*[[Brian Griffin]] (''Family Guy'')
*Dogs (''[[Dreamkix]]'')
**Roy
**Rebecca
**Garcia
*Dudley Puppy (''[[T.U.F.F. Puppy]]'')
*Hong Kong Phooey
*[[Huckleberry Hound]]
*Hunter, Blitz, Exile, Shag, and Colleen (''[[Road Rovers]]'')
*[[McGruff]]
*[[Muttley]] (''Wacky Races'')
*Oliver Twist (''Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist'')
*Peter Puppy (''Earthworm Jim'')
*Red (''TY the Tasmanian Tiger'')
*Reddy (''Ruff and Reddy'')
*Scooby-Doo (''[[Scooby-Doo]]'')
*Slap T. Pooch (''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'')
*[[Snoopy]] (''Peanuts'')
*All the dogs from ''[[PAW Patrol]]''
*All the dogs from ''[Bluey]]''
*All the dog-based [[Pokemon]]
*All the dog-based [[Digimon]]
*Spike (''[[Tom and Jerry]]'')
*Sweep (''Sooty'')

==See also==

* [[:Category:Dog breeds|Dog breeds]]
* [[:Category:Dog-hybrid species|Dog-hybrid species]]
* [[Wolfdog]]

==References==
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