you KNOW i just want them to all be dogs like in oliver & company bro

anyway sage: blue-lipped sea krait. the markings are one of th ebiggest reasons lol but they're very graceful. seeing them in your dreams is apparently a sign of stability, and they're associated with wisdom and peaceful guardianship.

vert: bird of prey. raptor of some kind, maybe a red-tailed hawk ? they're pretty common in utah. they're associated with inner strength and intuition which i think suits him. OR a coyote.

agura: leopard - ambush predators. tends to pounce on her targets or catch opponents by surprise. lots of power they use in bursts. they're associated with independence, nonconformity, and adaptability.

stanford: european skunk (not as an insult!) at first because stanford likes perfumes and colognes, but also because skunks are linked to the idea of being unapologetically yourself. defending boundaries without violence first (see: every time stanford wanting to negotiate, even playfully, before intitiating combat.)

sherman: horse. horsey !! (big shy shire.) they're very sensitive animals, and are sometimes seen as guides to teach emotional balance or self awareness. they're also connected to endurance and perseverence. also as a draft breed, known more for being big and strong than how smart he is. OR a bear.

spinner: miniature horse. not the same as a shetland pony. on the other side, they can be wild and unpredictable. horses are also associated with adventure and rapid progress, or freedom and passion. they were also bred to be both companions or smaller working horses, so points for versatility too.

zoom: hare. they're quick and temperamental, and are known for 'boxing' (not quite the same as muy thai, but a funny visual.) they're also associated with transformation.

aj: beaver. they're very social animals, peaceful, and stay close to their families until they're forced to leave. they're associated with community bonds and have an emphasis on solid foundations. OR a moose, but they're a little too aggressive and territorial behaviorally.

creature (tezz): ferret. long, wriggly, little thieves who despite their weird behaviors do actually have a need for socialization. they're naturally very curious and like shoving their noses where they don't belong. they're associated with adaptability and resourcefulness.