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Horse

2023-06-30T21:04:58Z

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[[File:An example anthro horse.jpeg|thumb|150px|Another example, this time by himself and a bit more humanized.]]
[[File:Anthro_dolphin_and_anthro_horse.jpg|thumb|150px|Anthro horse character, with his anthro dolphin friend. Art by [[Brallion]].]]
'''Horses''' are a very common species of animal in the real world. Domesticated horses play an important role in the [[human]] history. The adjective referring to horses is [[equine]].

==Physical characteristics==

Horses are large, heavy, [[hoof]]ed [[mammal]]s. They are [[herbivores]], and feed by grazing, commonly on grass.

Despite their large size and weight (up to 2500 pounds, or 1134 kg), horses are generally thought of as gentle creatures; however, their [[hoof|hooves]] can cause great damage by kicking or trampling.

The [[fur]] of a horse is mostly very short, forming an almost skintight covering, except on the head and back of the neck, which grows long into a formation called the [[fur|mane]]; and the tail, which is specialized in horses for protecting the rear from [[fly|flies]]: it has a bunch of long, very fine hairs which are swiped to disturb the flies. Horsetails are prized for their silk-like hairs.

==Terminology==

A [[male]] horse is called a '''stallion''' or '''sire''', a [[female]] horse is called a '''mare''' or '''dam''', and an offspring less than one year old a '''foal''' (male: '''colt''', female: '''filly'''). A castrated male horse is called a '''gelding'''.

===Hybrids===

A '''mule''' is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. The much rarer successful mating of a male horse and a female donkey produces a '''hinny'''. The offspring of a zebra-horse cross is called a '''zorse''', '''zebroid''', '''horsebra''', '''zebrula''', or '''zebrule'''; "zebra mule" is an older term, but still used in some regions today. The foregoing terms generally refer to these hybrids. '''Hebra''' and '''zebrinny''' also refer to crosses of a female zebra with a male horse.

==Breeds==

The horse is largely a domestic animal and has been bred for centuries. The species which produced the horse no longer exists in the wild, although some wild horse species exist.

Horses have been selectively bred to enhance various qualities, enabling them to fulfill various roles in their work for humans. Draft horses are bred for power, and are thus large and heavy; show horses are bred for grace and beauty; racehorses, for speed.

== Horses and furry ==

In [[furry artwork]], [[Anthropomorphic|anthro]] horses are often represented with hooved hands - either as full hooves that are somehow able to manipulate objects, or as more humanoid hands with hooflike nails.

==See also==

* [[W:Horse|Horse]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[Pony]]
* [[Centaur]]
* [[Pegasus]]
* [[Unicorn]]
* [[Donkey]]
* [[:Category:Horse characters|Horse characters]]

== External links ==

* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.horse.html Stories with "horse" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
* [http://ultimatehorsesite.com/colors/index.html Horse color, markings, and genetics]

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Pit bull

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'''Pit bull''' is a term used to describe several breeds of [[dog]]s with [[Wikipedia:Dog type|similar physical characteristics and lineage]], including the [[Wikipedia:American Pit Bull Terrier|American Pit Bull Terrier]], [[Wikipedia:Staffordshire Bull Terrier|Staffordshire Bull Terrier]], [[Wikipedia:American Bully|American Bully]], the [[Wikipedia:American Staffordshire Terrier|American Staffordshire Terrier]] and occasionally the [[Wikipedia:American Bulldog|American Bulldog]]. Pit bulls have even been confused for [[Labrador Retriever]]s (as well as the other way around) because both pit bulls and Labradors have similar large, square heads. Pit bulls are often a target of [[Wikipedia:Breed Specific Legislation|breed specific legislation]], or legislation that wants to ban or limit ownership of any breed deemed dangerous. This is due to the dog's reputation for unprovoked assault, and origin for use [[Wikipedia:List of dog fighting breeds|dog fights]] and other [[Wikipedia:Blood sport|blood sports]] such as [[Wikipedia:Bull-baiting|bull-baiting]]. Despite this reputation, pit bulls have been successful [[Wikipedia:Companion animal|pets]], [[Wikipedia:Police dog|police dogs]] and [[Wikipedia:Therapy dog|therapy dogs]].

==Pit bulls and furry==
[[File:Pittie.jpg|right|thumb|176px|Horatio Shields (drawn by [[Lizardbeth]]), [[Sema JayHawk]]'s Pit Bull character.]]

Pit bull [[characters]] are often seen in the [[furry fandom]], though perhaps less often than more popular types/breeds, such as the [[Siberian Husky]].

A [[Wikipedia:Chicago, IL|Chicago]] based Pit Bull rescue called [[Furry Friends Foundation]] was the charity for [[Midwest Furfest]] 2004. The foundation brought a few of its dogs to the convention and received over $7,000 in donations from the con. The shelter had seen its highest adoption rate ever in June 2006 when, in August of 2006, they announced that they were being forced to close their doors unexpectedly for reasons known only to the trustees.

The [[Anthrocon 2007]] charity, [http://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends], brought several adoptable animals to the convention, including a small female pit bull named Kachina.

==See also==
*[[:Category:Pit Bull characters|Pit Bull characters]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.badrap.org BadRap.Org] - A site based out of San Francisco that supports Pit Bulls and their owners
* [http://www.thetruthaboutpitbulls.com/ The Truth About Pit Bulls] - The Story Behind Pit Bulls
* [http://www.understand-a-bull.com/index.htm Understand-A-Bull]
* [http://www.dapbt.org/collier.htm A Scientific Discussion on the Causes of the "Pit Bull Problem"]

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German Shepherd

2023-06-30T20:32:42Z

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[[Image:German Shepherd.JPG|right|thumb]]The '''German Shepherd''' is a highly intelligent breed of the domestic [[dog]]. As its name suggests, it was originally bred in Germany for herding [[sheep]]. Its size, strength, and intelligence make the German Shepherd a very versatile dog. This breed of dog in particular, along with the [[collie]] and the [[husky]], is popular as a furry [[species]] as well as a [[funny animal]] because of its familiarity and its more than superficial resemblance to the natural [[wolf]]. German Shepherds are often commonly selected as [[fursona]]s because of their police and military use. They are also popular with [[Nazi furs]] due to the German association.

== A breed of many names ==
The German Shepherd is also known as the Alsatian and the police dog, the latter because it is commonly used in police departments especially in Europe and North America. Apparently, the first literary reference to the breed in the English language used the name ''Alsatian''; this was also the name used for the breed in Great Britain until the year 1977.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9036572 ''German Shepherd'' at Encyclopedia Brittanica online]</ref>

== A versatile dog ==
In addition to being well-suited to herding and watching sheep, the German Shepherd is commonly used by police forces the world over. They can be trained so that they will not move until the trainer gives the signal no matter how tantalizing the distraction. One test apparently involves allowing a cat to walk past the dogs in training.

The German Shepherd's naturally protective nature also serves it well as a [[w:guide dog|guide dog]] for the visually impaired. It can be trained to guide a person past obstacles and around other people as well as retrieve items in the home.

== References ==
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== See also ==
[[:Category:German Shepherd characters]]

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Labrador Retriever

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The '''Labrador Retriever''' ("'''Labrador'''" or "'''Lab'''" for short) is the most popular breed of [[dog]] (by registered ownership) in both the United States and the United Kingdom. As such, it is one of the most commonly found dog breeds in the [[furry fandom]], next to [[Siberian Huskies]] and [[German Shepherd]]s. Furries generally choose Labs for their common usage, as well as their general playful personalities. Labradors come in three colors, black, chocolate and yellow. It is bred as a seeing eye dog and a hunting dog.

== External links ==
* [[Wikipedia:Labrador Retriever|Labrador Retriever]] article at [[Wikipedia]]

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Dingo (animal)

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The '''Dingo''' (plural: dingoes or dingos, ''Canis dingo'') is a canine [[carnivore]], although they can be [[scavenger]]s at times. They are actually not native to Australia and are thought to have come from [[Wikipedia:Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]] with sailors and from modern-day [[Wikipedia:Israel|Israel]] even further back where bones quite similar to theirs were found. Scientists differ, however, on whether they are their own species, or a subspecies of [[wolf]] ''Canis lupus'' (like normal dog breeds). When raised from birth in domesticity, they are described as highly sensitive and gentle pets, but in recent years, they have been hunted and poisoned recently in Australia due to attacks on [[human]]s and livestock.

[[Image:Dingo-Photo-Karen Johnson.jpg|right|thumb|Wild Dingo]]

Dingoes, like other canines, form packs, but they more often travel in pairs or small family groups. However, they are capable of forming larger packs to hunt cooperatively.

Dingoes are usually ginger, but some can also come in black, tan, white and brindle.

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Dingo characters]]

== External links ==
* [http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.dog.html#dingo Stories with "Dog" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]] -- Includes Dingo as a subset of 'dog'
* [[Wikipedia:Dingo|Dingo]] article at [[Wikipedia]]

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Temdant's Macro Furry and Animal in Media Page

2023-06-30T20:12:20Z

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'''Temdant's Macro Furry and Animal in Media Page''' is a website that catalogues the appearance of [[macro]], [[furry]] and [[animal]] [[character]]s, along with [[transformation]] scenes in [[cartoon]]s and movies. It was founded on July 1, 1997. The latest video on YouTube is from a year ago.<ref>[http://www.temdant.com/ Temdant's Macro Furry and Animal in Media Page]. Retrieved February 5, 2016.</ref> The website is now taken down because the domain expired, and the YouTube channel is now renamed Macro Monsters in Media.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.temdant.com/ Temdant's Macro Furry and Animal in Media Page (currently dead because the domain got expired)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Temdant/ Macro Monsters in Media] on [[YouTube]]

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