Domestic Theriotypes

This account exists to educate people and hopefully help therians discover their theriotypes.

The Dromedary camel or Arabian camel is a large camel of the genus Camelus with one hump on their back. They are the tallest of the three camel species; adult males stand 1.8–2.4 m (5 ft 11 in – 7 ft 10 in) at the shoulder, while females are 1.7–1.9 m (5 ft 7 in – 6 ft 3 in) tall. Males typically weigh between 400 and 690 kg (880 and 1,520 lb), and females weigh between 300 and 540 kg (660 and 1,190 lb). They were probably first domesticated in the Arabian Peninsula about 4,000 years ago. The coat is generally brown, but can also be white, black, grey, or piebald. They are the most common camel species, making up around 90% to 95% of the world's camel population.

The Andalusian or Pura Raza Española, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE, is a Spanish breed of riding horse from the Iberian Peninsula, where their ancestors have lived for thousands of years. Throughout their history, they have been known for their prowess as a war horse. Strongly built, and compact yet elegant, Andalusians have long, thick manes and tails. The most common coat color is gray, although they can be found in many other colors. They are known for their intelligence, sensitivity, and docility.

The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. They are characterized by their intelligent and obedient nature. Their historical role was as a herding dog, for herding sheep. They have since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare. They are commonly kept as a companion dog, and according to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale had the second-highest number of annual registrations in 2013. The German Shepherd Dog is an agile, muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence. Loyal, confident, courageous, and steady. German Shepherds can be saddle, sable, bi-color, or black. Other colors, such as panda, white, or liver, are considered off-standard. Long hair is also considered off-standard. However, white coats and long hair are standard for other breeds derived from the German Shepherd, such as the White Swiss Shepherd.

The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for their colorful spotted coat pattern. There is a wide range of body types within the breed, stemming from the influence of multiple breeds of horses throughout their history. Each horse's color pattern is genetically the result of various spotting patterns overlaid on top of one of several recognized base coat colors. They tend to be smart, surefooted, athletic, and versatile. Artwork depicting prehistoric horses with leopard spotting exists in cave paintings in Europe. Images of domesticated horses with leopard spotting patterns appeared in artwork from Ancient Greece and The Han dynasty China through the early modern period. In North America, The Nez Perce people of what today is the United States Pacific Northwest developed the original American spotted breed. Settlers once referred to these spotted horses as the "Palouse horse", possibly after the Palouse River, which ran through the heart of Nez Perce country. Gradually, the name evolved into Appaloosa.

The Cambodian Razorback Dog is a very rare long- to medium-haired ridgeback dog, found only in Cambodia from the Laos border to the capital Phnom Penh. The ridge is very well defined, standing more than 5 centimeters (2 inches) high on the back. Cambodian Razorback Dogs are typically sable, fawn, blue, or black, sometimes with piebald markings. Some may have blue eyes. They are good-natured, friendly and protective of their human family. They are natural guard dogs and can be used for hunting as well. Cambodian Razorback Dogs are very powerful yet agile, with confident personalities. They’re generally quiet but known for making “strange” vocalizations.

The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat that is developed from and closely related to the Siamese cat. They maintain the modern Siamese head and body type but appear in a wide range of coat colors and patterns. Like the Siamese, Orientals have almond-shaped eyes, a triangular head shape, large ears, and an elongated, slender, and muscular body. Their personalities are also very similar. Orientals are social, intelligent, and many are rather vocal. They often remain playful into adulthood, with many enjoying playing fetch. Despite their slender appearance, they are athletic and can leap into high places. They prefer to live in pairs or groups and also seek human interaction. Unlike the breed's blue-eyed forebear, Orientals are usually green-eyed.

The domesticated silver fox (Vulpes vulpes forma amicus) is a form of the silver fox, a melanistic form of the wild red fox, that has been to some extent domesticated under laboratory conditions. Domesticated silver foxes are the result of an experiment designed to demonstrate the power of selective breeding to transform species, as described by Charles Darwin in On the Origin of Species. The experiment resulted in foxes who were more dog-like in behavior and appearance, with piebald coats, floppy ears, and curly tails.

The Dobermann, Doberman Pinscher, or simply the Doberman, is a German breed of medium-large working dog. They were originally bred in Thuringia in about 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector. They have a long muzzle and – ideally – an even and graceful gait. The ears were traditionally cropped and the tail docked, practices which are thankfully now illegal in many countries. The Dobermann is intelligent, alert and tenaciously loyal; they are kept as guard dogs or as companion animals. During World War II, the United States Marine Corps adopted the Doberman Pinscher as its official war dog, although the Corps did not exclusively use this breed in the role. Dobermans can be black, blue, red, or fawn (Isabella). Melanistic and white/albino Dobermans do exist, but they are unethically bred and prone to health issues.

The Muscovy or Barbary is the domestic form of the wild Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata. There are a number of local or regional breeds, and drakes of these are commonly cross-bred with mallard-derived domestic ducks to produce the hybrids called mulards. The Muscovy had been domesticated by various indigenous peoples of the Americas well before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Recognised color varieties include five solid colors – black, blue, chocolate, lavender and white — and eight 'magpie' colors, in which the whole back from the tail to the shoulders and the underside from below the tail to the breast is colored black, blue, chocolate or lavender, the remainder being white.

The American Yorkshire is an American breed of large domestic pig. They are the most numerous pig breed in the United States. They derive from pigs of the British Large White or Yorkshire breed imported from the United Kingdom or from Canada at various times from about 1830 to the mid-twentieth century. Although they are primarily white, their skin can sometimes show small freckles or dark spots. Yorkshire pigs are known for their friendly and sociable temperament. They are generally calm and easy to handle, making them a popular choice for both commercial farmers and hobbyists. Their gentle nature allows them to coexist well with other animals, and they often form strong bonds with their caretakers.

The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, thin manes and a distinctive metallic sheen which led to their nickname, "Golden Horses.” These horses are adapted to survive in severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. The Akhal-Teke is of medium size, usually standing some 144 to 160 cm (14 to 16 hands) at the withers, with a weight between 430 and 500 kg (950 and 1,100 lb). 

The American Bobtail is an uncommon breed of domestic cat which was developed in the late 1960s. They are most notable for their stubby "bobbed" tail which is about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat's tail. American Bobtails are a very sturdy breed, with both short and long-haired coats. They can have any color of eyes and coat, with a strong emphasis on the "wild" tabby appearance in show animals. American Bobtails are playful, social and some may be quite energetic. They are considered to be highly adaptable to new environments, making them suitable companions for travelers.

The Ibizan Hound is a lean, agile sighthound. There are two hair types of the breed: smooth and wire. The more commonly seen type is the smooth. Ibizan Hounds are intelligent, active, and engaging by nature. They are true "clowns" of the dog world, delighting in entertaining people with their antics. This breed originates in the island of Ibiza and has been traditionally used in the Catalan-speaking areas of Spain, and France where they were known under the name of le charnigue, to hunt rabbits and other small game. The Ibizan Hound is a fast dog that can hunt on all types of terrain, working by scent, sound and sight. Hunters run these dogs in mostly female packs, with perhaps a male or two, as the female is considered the better hunter.

The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of cattle, characterized by their long horns, which can span more than 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip. They derive from cattle brought from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors from the time of the Second Voyage of Christopher Columbus until about 1512. For hundreds of years the cattle lived a semi-feral existence on the rangelands; they have a higher tolerance of heat and drought than most European breeds. The coat can be of any color or mix of colors.

The American Bully is a modern breed of dog that was developed as a companion dog, and originally standardized and recognized as a breed in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC). Their published breed standard describes the dog as giving the "impression of great strength for their size." There are many different types of American bully, including standard, classic, XL, pocket, and non-standard sizes like “micro” and “XXL,” but neither are recognized as legitimate varieties.

The comet or comet-tailed goldfish is a single-tailed goldfish bred in the United States. They are similar to common goldfish, except slightly smaller and slimmer, and they are mainly distinguished by their long deeply forked tail. Comet goldfish tend to have a diverse variety of colors, unlike the common goldfish. The comet-tailed goldfish breed was developed from the common goldfish.