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EDIT 2017: Thank you so much for the wonderful support! This post has gotten over 190 favorites which is just absolutely amazing. I wrote this when I was 15/16 and although my advice is the same, I feel like I can add more info for people who are using this guide. Because of this, I am going to tweak this post to be more informative, I hope you enjoy!

 
Before I begin:
What is a furry?
"Someone who says they are furry is generally expressing an interest in anthropomorphic animals and/or creatures (and perhaps some affiliation to furry fandom ). They may express that that interest in a variety of ways - through art and stories through to roleplay and performance. How deep or meaningful an interest in Furry is varies greatly from person to person." - Wikifur

What is a fursona?
"A fursona (pl. fursonas, rarely furson/fursonae), derived from the terms furry and persona, is someones avatar or identity in the furry community." - Wikifur

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Hello everyone, and welcome to Ruffimutt’s official fursona guide! A lot of people have trouble making a fursona! So, I decided I might as well help!

 Although it’s called a 'fursona' you can have any sort of organism as your fursona! Ranging from an ant to a dragon, and even hybrids!

 

First thing you gotta do is pick an animal! I recommend picking an animal that matches your personality! here is just some examples:

 

bubbly, always happy - toy breed dog, panda or bird

 shy and sweet - any animal that is a pet, and sloth

 Nice unless threatened; very loyal - bear, bee, wolf, cat, and guard dog.

 Jokester- fox, pug or ape/monkey.

 Always angry - chimp, Tasmanian devil, cat and badger.

Feel free to pick ones that are not on the list!

Very common fursona species: Dragon, Fox, and Dogs.

 

Next thing is the most important; design! First pick out some colors, maybe your favorites, colors you wear or colors that represent you! Try to avoid a plain fursona, there might be a fursona that already looks like yours! Don't make it too flashy however!

 Cliché color patterns: Red and Black, white and red, etc.

 
Design Tips:

*If you put rainbow(s) on your fursona, only make a maximum of 3 parts rainbow, avoid using a all rainbow body.

*Add accessories to your fursona! This includes: headphones, glasses, scarf, hat, etc! Not too many though!

*I used to have a suggestion on here that said making a fursona with a commercial species (Pokemon, Ottsel, etc.) shouldn't be done as that's more of an oc or different sona than a fursona. However, I want to make it clear that's just more of my personal opinion and you are totally free to do that if you wish, no one will judge you for it!

*Do not make your fursona OP (Over-Powered) meaning that they are the most special and amazing fursona ever and are better than anyone else.

* It is ok to include your disability or quirks into your fursona! If you are missing an arm, it is ok to make a one-armed fursona! You can also add quirks just for fun, but if you add some very unique quirks it's best if the rest of the design is conservative.

* You can add wings or other unrealistic things to your sona, it's up to you!

 

For furries under the age of 18: Although the stereotypes of the fandom are generally incorrect, you should still avoid making your fursona sexually appealing (aka big boobs, abs, etc) as this can attract the perverts of the fandom. I recommend using the same body type as your own.

Try not to make your fursona have powers its species wouldn't normally have. You can, however, choose your fursona to have unnatural colors, markings, which was stated in the design section of this journal.

If you are a minor, your first sona is likely to change over the years just like you do! If you feel like your sona is no longer like you, you can redesign it or simply make a new one!


Third thing you have to do, is decide who is your fursona? Is it just like you or different? Whats its sexuality? What gender is it? What does it like and dislike? Write down any differences you might need to remember!

 

Fourth thing is if you haven't already, decide what you're using your fursona for! If you are using it for art, like most people in the furry fandom, you should draw out a reference of your character! You should take your time with your characters reference, it should at least take you a hour to make, even if you use a base!

 Also tell people what they can and can't do with your fursona! You don't want some pervert eyeing your fursona! For example, I allow people to draw my fursona as long as they credit and the art is SFW!

 

Now the last step is to name your fursona! It doesn't really matter what name you pick!

Try to give it a name that related to its personality or design! If you have trouble picking a name, pick an adjective that represents your personality and looks through the thesaurus to choose your favorite!

 

**please note your fursona DOESNT have to be like this, this is just something to help!

 

FAQ

Can I make a fursona that is more like who I want to be or the polar opposite of me?
Absolutely! Just remember that the basis of a fursona is something that represents you.


Can I make a fursona that is an unrealistic hybrid?
Of course! Thats the fun of making a sona, the possibilities are endless!

What if I can not draw, is it ok to use a base?
If you can not draw your fursona, you can use a F2U (free to use) base, just search on deviantart free (insert species here) bases!

Can I use a Mythical animal as my fursona?
Yes! There are no limits to what your fursona can be!

Can I make my own species and have it as my fursona?
Yes, although making a species requires a lot of additional information. You can also use someones open species to make your fursona, or ask to use a closed species! Personally, I prefer when fursona's are not original species but it's up to you!

Can I make more than one fursona?
Yes, in fact most furries actually have more than one! However, most furs have one that they use the most, similar to their own mascot of sorts. any fursona that is based on you but you barely use it, that is a secondary sona!


RESOURCES
species list: Pick a species and browse to find your spirit animal!
Wild Dog species: tinyurl.com/yady5rql
Dog Breeds: dogtime.com/dog-breeds/profile…
Small Wild Cat species: tinyurl.com/y9kb7w5j
Big cat species: tinyurl.com/y9kb7w5j
Cat Breeds: www.petmd.com/cat/breeds
Bird lists: www.birdphotography.com/index.…
Moths and Butterflies: www.britannica.com/topic/list-…
Mythical Creatures: www.lizaphoenix.com/encycloped…
Bear species: www.bioexpedition.com/bear/typ…
Snake species: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_…

OC info: helpful info involving OC
Example of a bad OC: tinyurl.com/yao5yyka
Bases: www.deviantart.com/darelated/d…

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Comments: 185

JarenDarkwolf In reply to ??? [2017-09-29 02:44:24 +0000 UTC]

What about symbiont organisms bestowing shapeshifting in regard to OP?

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M1m1kyu In reply to ??? [2017-09-14 19:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Might have been a bad idea to make my fursona winged....

and draw cats with boobs............. 

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Jazimalz0701 In reply to M1m1kyu [2017-11-17 18:09:17 +0000 UTC]

Wings are fine though I've seen loads of fursonas with wings, even if they aren't birds

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M1m1kyu In reply to Jazimalz0701 [2017-11-17 23:14:56 +0000 UTC]

lol i actually recently changed my fursona, but this new one is a half-demon whose father is rly evil

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Movinglolkek In reply to M1m1kyu [2017-09-14 19:03:15 +0000 UTC]

No its ok, I draw my fursona with boobs too, just don't make them massive

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M1m1kyu In reply to Movinglolkek [2017-09-14 19:06:13 +0000 UTC]

well, they are like normal sized, but sometimes one is bigger than the other (I need to work on my anatomy, lol)

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MeLemonThing [2017-08-14 07:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Ello! So my pals are all furries, and they told me how fun it was. So i wanted to try it out! I saw this and the only question had was if I am pretty bad at drawing, how in the hell am i supposed to make a good design? I mean, my pals all have pretty nice looking ones, so i was just wondering what the best idea to start off making it is.

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Bamzooki1 In reply to MeLemonThing [2017-08-14 19:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Even if you suck, there are character creators. Just keep at drawing and you'll be able to translate it to a page.

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Bamzooki1 In reply to Bamzooki1 [2017-08-14 19:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Also, be careful. There are many NSFW ones, so make sure it's SFW.

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Berryheart4 [2017-07-31 15:22:08 +0000 UTC]

hey what if your fursona identifies it's gender as an attack helicopter   

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mosparkle-snowstorm In reply to Berryheart4 [2017-11-05 22:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, someone tried to make my oc and Apache Attcack Helicopter. I said no. THEY KEPT FORCING ME
So I said: "You know what, I'm making it a boy and the conversation is over!"                                        

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pandatron03 In reply to ??? [2017-07-30 17:18:22 +0000 UTC]

Would it be appropriate to use say... a unicorn or pegasus etc for a fursona. I'm asking as that's all i can draw XD

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Jazimalz0701 In reply to pandatron03 [2017-11-17 18:12:41 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, unicorns are life XD. I've seen a unicorn quad fursuit before.

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Mlp-FunnyLopiMotion [2017-07-09 02:05:14 +0000 UTC]

AAAA ty (i think i alredy commented this post but anywayyyy!)
its ok if i do 2 fursonas that represent my personality (if there is some grammar mistakes, im sorry).
For example, if i have a birb that is shy, and another fursona, that is a cat, and its bubblyy, is fine?
like ruby and sapphire, they complement each other and they represent the personalities of garnet





ilysm for doing this guide aaa <333      

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SoftHint In reply to ??? [2017-05-28 22:47:14 +0000 UTC]

How do I pick out the right colors? Is there more info on that?

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AnikiGin In reply to SoftHint [2017-10-07 23:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I know this is a slightly older comment, but I felt like maybe this could still help some time
If you ever need help with colour patterns and such there are tools like www.paletton.com that help you generate colour patterns and appropriate colours that go with them ^^

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SoftHint In reply to AnikiGin [2017-10-09 14:57:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the link!

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Movinglolkek In reply to SoftHint [2017-05-29 13:53:25 +0000 UTC]

Colors are subjective, Id say take your two or three favorite colors and add a white or black pelt to them.

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SoftHint In reply to Movinglolkek [2017-06-01 01:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you. 

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dumplinqq In reply to ??? [2017-05-27 22:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Ohh thank you for this! ♥︎♥︎

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XFNAFRULEZX In reply to ??? [2017-05-27 04:48:31 +0000 UTC]

So.... it's okay to have a cat with bat wings as a fursona?

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Jazimalz0701 In reply to XFNAFRULEZX [2017-11-17 18:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Yup, there's no rules. That would look really cool

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Movinglolkek In reply to XFNAFRULEZX [2017-05-28 00:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Yup

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XFNAFRULEZX In reply to Movinglolkek [2017-05-28 01:00:54 +0000 UTC]

Yay!!!! Thank you for making this. It really helps!

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8bitkitty In reply to ??? [2017-05-21 06:46:01 +0000 UTC]

I feel I'm a little too late on all this, but I have always loved furries but I can't for the life of me decide or know where to begin. Thanks for your guide, it did help a bit. At least now, I know a bit more and hopefully gets me going in the right directions.

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TheInsaneWyvern In reply to ??? [2017-05-04 00:42:33 +0000 UTC]

I cannot decide even if my life depended on it, sadly. I have a love for birds, but i'm better off drawing cats and dogs. I could learn to draw birds, but i don't knowwwww. Can we plan a funeral for my young soul, the thinking is to much. But lets say i made up a species, would that qualify as my fursona? Because i have many, many species ideas. So would my own species i'd like to make my fursona qualify as my fursona? 

(Just notices repeated question around 100x)

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Miss-Storm-Chaser In reply to TheInsaneWyvern [2017-05-28 15:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! Many people make up their own species and use them as their fursona/character. Sometimes they will put them up for an auction or allow someone to adopt the species, but they might go for a high price because the species belong to them and is copyrighted. They may still ask for credit, though...

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crown-of-clouds In reply to ??? [2017-04-23 05:17:58 +0000 UTC]

i also recommend deer and sheep/lambs as "shy" fursonas

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Miss-Storm-Chaser In reply to crown-of-clouds [2017-05-28 15:32:12 +0000 UTC]

Same. ^

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MariaLuver In reply to ??? [2017-01-17 23:10:30 +0000 UTC]

What if you made your fursona have a personality not like yours, but one you strive to have? Like, if i wanted to make my character outgoing even though im not so it could build my confidence? Im not sure f that makes sense

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Movinglolkek In reply to MariaLuver [2017-01-18 00:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Sure that's fine. You can do what you wish you were, or what you actually are, either one!

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Weetaku In reply to ??? [2017-01-12 06:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Hmm can you have like more than one fursona? I don't know much about what exactly a fursona is besides something that reps you but still, I can't decide on an animal and I want to make both but that kind of defeats the entire point...

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Movinglolkek In reply to Weetaku [2017-01-12 06:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you can have as many as you like! I have two, both are the same mentally but are a different animal and have a different appearence

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Weetaku In reply to Movinglolkek [2017-01-14 23:34:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for answering! I'm new to the furry community so I don't know much about fursonas or anything

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darkvaatigirl In reply to ??? [2017-01-12 00:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Not sure what do ask...
Er, can a fursona be something you would be if people couldn't see your face?
You know, like more outgoing? Less afraid of socially awkward?
(That is the point, right?)

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mindlessdolly In reply to darkvaatigirl [2017-02-06 22:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Of couse, if you wear a fursuit then the fursona will match your personality right?

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darkvaatigirl In reply to mindlessdolly [2017-09-03 04:27:29 +0000 UTC]

Yup! I'm far more confident with my fursona now than I was, even if I am still a bit socially awkward... Very. But thank you so much for responding.

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mindlessdolly In reply to darkvaatigirl [2018-01-22 11:49:52 +0000 UTC]

No problem man

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atr0citiess [2016-12-26 04:48:25 +0000 UTC]

lol it took me YEARS to get my fursona.. i went from tiger to fox to owl and finally my fursona is....








...a moth.

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MariaLuver In reply to atr0citiess [2017-01-17 23:07:12 +0000 UTC]

I was actually planning on doing a moth! Ive always loved the little guys, but im having problems making it not plain :c

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atr0citiess In reply to MariaLuver [2017-01-18 03:59:35 +0000 UTC]

yeah, it's pretty hard in the beginning but you'll learn to spice it up a bit

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darkvaatigirl In reply to atr0citiess [2017-01-12 00:30:14 +0000 UTC]

So cute!

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Movinglolkek In reply to atr0citiess [2016-12-26 06:04:48 +0000 UTC]

Moths are so cute thoughhhh

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atr0citiess In reply to Movinglolkek [2017-01-02 07:55:04 +0000 UTC]

ikr

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sp00tlight In reply to ??? [2016-12-21 01:02:49 +0000 UTC]

How crazy can you make the patterns before it's to busy? 
(My profile pic is not my fursona)

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Movinglolkek In reply to sp00tlight [2016-12-21 01:23:00 +0000 UTC]

Depends. I would say two is a good number, but depending on how bland the pattern is you could do 3-4

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TrippyShroomz In reply to ??? [2016-12-17 02:47:09 +0000 UTC]

It's been years and I've had so many ideas.. Still can't decide on a sona   

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Movinglolkek In reply to TrippyShroomz [2016-12-18 01:20:59 +0000 UTC]

e-e not sure if trolling after looking at your account

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TrippyShroomz In reply to Movinglolkek [2016-12-18 20:16:21 +0000 UTC]

I just prefer not to share my real art, sorry :\

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Movinglolkek In reply to TrippyShroomz [2016-12-18 20:19:28 +0000 UTC]

Your troll art is pretty good tho lol.

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