Traits
Noble Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A ruff style composed of thick, dense fur that puffs smoothly along the front and explodes into a flurry along the back. Considered refined among the species, particularly due to the plush nature of the fur and how effortlessly it seems to keep the style.
Trait:
- The ruff typically has a soft, almost heart-shape to the front of the neck fur while the back tends to jut out in a flurry of soft elegant fur.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- No part of the pawbird's neck should be visible through the ruff. Although the ruff may end just below the throat!
Short Ribbon Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A ruff style that leaves the entire throat exposed, only growing soft short fur along the back of the neck that extends into short ribbons that drape over the chest. Pawbirds often decorate these ribbons with colorful ties, metal clasps, and other accessories.
Trait:
- The ribbons may extend down to the hips on any Pawbird.
- Fur may be applied to the front of the neck as well if you'd like full coverage, but the ribbons should always extend from the front.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- This style of ruff must always have visible fur along the back of the neck and cannot be drawn smooth.
Neck Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff that densely covers the upper part of a Pawbird's neck in a messy fashion, giving the appearance of a frilly collar.
Trait:
- The ruff's fur may be roughtly the length of a pawbird's neck or can be shorn fairly short to offer a variety in size.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- Fur should not grow along any other part of the neck.
Pom Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A delicate ruff composed of soft fur that puffs almost perfectly spherical. Pawbs take care to trim any excess strands of fur that stick out too much but generally have an easy time of maintaining the style.
Trait:
- This ruff fully surrounds the neck with no breaks.
- The lower portion of the neck should be fully exposed.
Shawl Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff composed of long locks of fur that evenly split and drape around the pawbird's neck, ending in ribbon-y fur that can be styled with minimal effort.
Trait:
- Should have large, chunky fur with visible strips or "locks" of fur.
- Fur may extend down towards the hips at the longest, and may barely cover the shoulders at the shortest.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
Windswept Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A peculiar yet fashionable style of ruff composed of locks of fur that grow from the side of the neck and billow around in an impressive fashion. This messy chic style is very popular amongst the social crowd.
Trait:
- Fur may originate from any point on the neck and should curve heavily around the Pawb.
- The whole neck is covered by fur, and the ends stick up into the air naturally.
- Fur may be waist length at the longest.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- Fur should not look evenly split.
- Fur should only move in one direction instead of splitting .
Low Collar Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff composed of short, choppy fur that wraps around the bottom of the throat, appearing like a fur collar.
Trait:
- The collar wraps fully around the neck, but may have a notch or cut-out in the fur at any point.
- The fur itself may droop and be long enough to touch the shoulders.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
Crest Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff composed of four thick locks of fur that blaze out in a perculiar, yet impressive display. Though widely accepted, no one really knows how the fur stays in place without styling.
Trait:
- 4 pieces of dense fur that expands out in a X formation of any kind.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- Small pieces of fur may extend from the main four.
- Fur should not cover the back of the neck.
Gallant Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A luxurious style of Ruff that exudes elegance. A mane of beautiful fur cascades down the throat in a pleasing ripple of often wavy fur. This style is popular amongst the more social crowds.
Trait:
- The ruff grows longest towards the front of the neck while the back is naturally shorter.
- The top half of the neck is usually bare.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- Fur may not grow longer than the hips for this style.
Faux Coat Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff that gives the pawbird a commanding presence, with fur that lies heavily against the shoulders. This ruff was popularized by the more fashion-forward of the species, often matching their clothing to accentuate their lucious fur.
Trait:
- Fur grows densely along the shoulders and around the back of the neck, giving the illusion of a fur coat's lapels or hood trim.
- The fur may grow longer in the back down towards their mid-back as well as down the front to their waist.
- The throat should be kept bare.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled.
- Fur may not grow long along the shoulders past the example shown.
- Fur may not be depicted as hair-like in texture.
Pelt Ruff (★ Uncommon)
A style of ruff that is composed of thick and chunky fur that extends out into jagged, messy points. This ruff gives a wilder, more intimidating appearance to the Pawb.
Trait:
- Fur is usually messy and choppy, and can be a bit smaller or larger than pictured.
- The top portion of the throat is usually exposed, but may optionally also be covered in fur.
- Fur may be straight, wavy, or lightly curled
Trot Tail (★ Uncommon)
A tail made predominantly of silky hair with a short bone that allows it to perk up.
Canter Tail (★ Uncommon)
A Tail made predominantly of silky hair that hangs just to the floor. These tails can be styled, braided, or curled easily.
Gallop Tail (★ Uncommon)
A wild looking tail made predominantly of silky hair that naturally spikes out and stands on end. A heavily layered appearance gives this bab a sharp look.
Little Leo Tail (★ Uncommon)
A short thin tail that ends in a small puff of fur.
Donkling Tail (★ Uncommon)
A short, dense tail with a shock of hair at the end that is reminiscent of a donkey's tail.
Flare Tail (★ Uncommon)
A moderately tall tail that stands stiffly, fur flaring out from the base giving a concave shape along the underside.
Cunning Tail (★ Uncommon)
A moderately sized tail with dense fur that stays short, often tipped in a separate color.
Foxy Tail (★ Uncommon)
The thicker, heavier version of the cunning tail, often ridged with longer fur, and very dense.
Wolven Tail (★ Uncommon)
A thick tail that thins at the tip. Furry, fluffy, and messy in a wild way.