In pet play, the term ‘breed’ is often used very loosely; it
can be difficult to discern just why a pet claims to be a certain breed, and
how it affects their dynamic or identity. While there is no official ‘way’ of
identifying a breed, there are many baseis for doing so. Here are some of the
most popular:
- Based on personality.
In this method, the breed is chosen by identifying commonly perceived personality
traits of different breeds and identifying with ones that suit their
personality and/or sexuality. A poodle is
often perceived as ‘snobby’, and so a puppy player who prides themselves as
only wearing the highest quality gear may find this a fun and entertaining choice.
- Based on appearance.
In this method, the breed is chosen by comparing physical traits of different
breeds to the physical appearance (or ideal physical appearance) of the pet
player. Siamese cats are often very thin
and a little mysterious looking, and so a pet player who’s ideal self would
look the same way may find this a good choice.
- Based on specific physical traits. In this method, the breed is chosen by comparing specific traits of different breeds (often fur color and country of origin) to similar physical traits of the pet player (often hair color and race ancestry). The Persian cat originated in Persia, now Iran, and is often depicted with white fur. A person with Iranian ancestry and light colored hair may find this a suitable choice.
Which is right for you? I’d recommend trying all three–but remember, you don’t need a breed (or even a species, as discussed in my previous post) to be a pet.
-Phoen
