What your pet says about you.

DISCLAIMER: This is an old article from Wrath of the Lich King. I have resurrected it from the archive with some corrections and an embedded video explaining hunter pets courtesy of Frostheim from Warcraft Hunter's Union, Scattered Shots on Wow Insider, and @frostheimwhu on Twitter.

If you're like me, you want your pet to make a statement about who you are as a hunter. Pets are the hunters version of the bumper sticker, they let you loudly proclaim, “I'm an ass kicking, dps machine, and my little friend here will gnaw your face off if you get in my way!” What follows is a slightly offensive look at what your pet says to everyone who crosses your path.



Cat - This is a classic choice. You might be a girl. You may have a Calvin and Hobbs fantasy. If you just have one of the lame brown cats, you're probably a rogue on vacation.

Devilsaur - You are a min/maxer, you don't care if he gets in the way or the healers can't target the tank, you came to provide gaudy damage numbers and top the charts, even if the fight only lasts 20 seconds.

Cunning pets - Unless it's a spider for the cool factor and standing around Dalaran, tell me you don't have a cunning pet. These things put up less damage than Death Knewbs!

Wolf – You are wise and clearly learned in the ways of huntering. You're a hunter with moxy and a hot girlfriend. You clearly possess money, power, and fame. I happen to prefer the wolf myself. Extra points for having three wolves.

Spirit Beast – These beauties seperate the real hunters from the rogues playing their alts. Your dedication to hunting down these rare pets comes above all else. “Sorry guys, can't raid tonight, camping Loque'nahak.”

Raptor - You like to look good while stomping gnomes in AV. One of the early orc and troll pets, these guys only get more feirce in Outland. You demand respect.

Gorilla - You didn't get the Thunderstomp memo.... (see patch 3.1)

Worm - Your an army of two, no elite mobs stand in your way. If that Death Knewb can't tank Arthas, move outta the way, Mr. Squiggles has it covered!

Bear - Still harboring that druid fetish? There's a 12-step you should look into, Bearbutts Anonymous 1-800-MAUL-ME

Rancour – Hold on padawan! There's no Rancour in WoW, take your midi clorox or what's it called and get back in your Aluminum Falcon, I think I hear your Ewok calling you.

Butterfly....er Moth – You fly under the radar (and into lights). Let that rogue think your a pansy, when your moth "Dusty" hands him his gnome butt, you will have the last laugh?

Ravager - You haven't played your hunter since BC, welcome back! Now go tame a wolf.

Rhino - You're compensating for something... ....Yeah, that rogue in the party pulling less dps than the tank, who invited him? But seriously, these horny fellas let 'em know that your ready to “tank and spank”.

And the final word on hunter pets...

Spore Bat - The only pet for a really real hunter is the Spore Bat.