Furry Fandom Infocenter - A Resource for Information About Furries and Furry Fandom

Frequently Asked Questions

We should probably get the most common questions out of the way first:

What is a "Furry"?

The basic definition for a "Furry" is an anthropomorphized animal character. In other words, an animal character given human-like attributes, such as sapience and often a humanoid form. The term "furry" is a misnomer, as a creature does not need to have fur to be "furry" in this sense. Other terms sometimes interchangeable with a "furry" in this sense are "zoomorph", "morph", "anthropomorph" or "funny animal"

Some examples of furries would be cartoon animals featured in animation, such as Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, or Donald Duck. Some may also appear as mascots or advertising characters, like McGruff the Crime Dog or the Exxon Tiger. On the other end of the spectrum, furries can be talking animals featured in fairy tales, such as Aesop's Fables or literature, such as Watership Down. Also, actual Furry fans themselves are also sometimes referred to as furries.

What does "anthropomorphic" mean?

Anthropomorphic means giving human qualities or characteristics to animals or objects. Anthropomorphic characters do things that humans usually do—walk on two legs, wear clothing, drive a car, and so on.

What is "Furry fandom"?

Furry fandom is defined as the appreciation, promotion, and production of stories and artwork which features anthropomorphic animals, and the exploration, interpretation and examination of humanity and human values through anthropomorphic expression. This includes works such as animated cartoons, comic books and strips, text stories and articles, artwork, costumes, and stuffed animals.

What is a "con"?

A con is short for "convention." There are many conventions worldwide throughout the year, where Furry fans gather to buy and sell artwork, attend workshops, show off costumes, or just socialize. The largest Furry convention in the world is Anthrocon, held in Pittsburgh, PA.

What is a "fursuit"?

A fursuit is a full-body animal mascot costume worn by a Furry fan. Some Furry fans make their own fursuits, while others have them commissioned. Fursuits can be quite elaborate and are usually shown off at convention masquerades. Some Furry fans also wear their fursuits to parades or for charity events. Though they are the most noticable segment of the fandom, it should be noted only between 10-15% of Furry fans have fursuits.

What is a "MUCK"?

MUCK stands for Multi User Character Kingdom. It's like an multiplayer online game, though the focus tends to be more toward roleplaying or socializing. MUCKs are popular online hangouts for Furry fans.

Where can I find Furry publications/comics?

Felyne32K's Incomplete Listing of Zoomorphic Publications is a huge listing of fan-produced Furry publications. For comics, you can consult the Not Quite Complete, but None the Less, Very Thorough Furry Comic Book List, and its associated Publishers Address List. Additionally, a listing of online Furry comics is available at The Belfry Comics Index.