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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

This may be a weird topic, but I began thinking about tails the other day. There are some that I really like, and for different reasons, so I thought that I might as well try to describe them here, and to see what others think of tails.

I've just been thinking of tails on female characters so far, but it's really about all tails. Here are some I like:

Vixens
These tails are definately very nice. They look so soft and fluffy. I've always liked them.

Bunnies
I also like these. They are so small and cute. I like to see them on a character that has shapely and full hips. I believe it's because the tails are so small, they accentuate the figure instead of covering it up.

Mares
I like these too. Instead of having the tail hang down or droop, I like it when they look sort of raised a bit. Especially the ones that are a bit slim at the base and for the first couple of inches, before they become wider and fluffier. I don't know if that's a common way to draw tails on equine characters, but I tend to picture them as slightly raised, when I think of a mare's tail.

Anyone else have some similar or different thoughts on tails?

Rank: Mr. Fabulous Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 367

I think I'll go with the Vixens tails too Smile

but I also like the tails of Mary and Violet, they seem to be quite fluffy Smile

In general I prefer fluffier tails to slender ones (like Wilsons)

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1462

Well, Labrn and I are a strange breed. Taken from Bucky O'Hare, the Aldaberans don't have tails.

For the females, we have a second set of hair, similar to a horse's tail.

As far as males, they typically are like a lynx, and have no tail. However, a simple feline tail like Ronald's is alright and can be found on them I suppose.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 2311

Here are my personal favorites from characters shown in the comic...

Favorite fluffy tail: Margarete (squirrels rock!)
Favorite thin tail: Betty (mice are nice, too)
Favorite unusual tail: Martin (way to go, beaver-duck-thing!)

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 167

Chessy adores her big, fluffy tail. It's big enough to hide behind when she fluffs it out! n_n *strokes it and purrs happily*

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hmm... just realized I didn't list a "favorite short tail", but there aren't that many... I suppose I'd have to list the Champagne twins under that one...

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

I don't really know who I'd pick from the comic. There are of course many excellent examples of the fluffy fox tail, but so far only a couple of panels of horse or bunny tails.
I like Lily's and Daphne's because of the way their tails have a lighter tip.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 648

Hehe.. skunks, squrrels, raccoons, anyone with a big fluffy tail works for me when I'm back from my travels. Wink

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 2568

I have to agree with Tursi. Especially skunk tails with their color patterns. . .

And Chessy's puffy tail. *Pulls her in for a squeeze and a friendly pet of the tail with his own*

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Rank: Junior Member Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 132

*he ponders a bit and nods* well, fluffy cuddly tails are always nice, but fur can become itchy on sometimes. I've got to know some scaled females with a really smooth hide. Scaled tails are nice because they are more "solid", yet soft and they allow their owners some nice tricks too Cool

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*pulls various cobwebs and dusts himself off as it's been forever since he last posted*

Ah yes tails. Myself I have always liked vixen tails as after all my species is a Fox though and I hope we see more of Daphne as we haven't seen her storywise since issue 1. Though I am not completely biased to one species. Smile

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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 2311

Ksathra! Where the heck have you been? We need more "old veterans" coming back in here...

Back to the subject of tails, I find long, whip-like tails to be especially nice on attractive scaley females. Especially smooth scaled tails, like the lovely Zandria from Vixine. Keeled scales and scutes, though exotic, seem a might rough to tender areas, if you catch my drift...

Still, for my money, I'd say the prehensile and furry tails of some monkeys have potential to be perhaps the most delightful... too bad mokeys seem to be a minority among furries.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 85

Oh I am been around. I have just been in lurk mode and also work and hanging out on Second Life have been keeping me busy as I am a senior manager of one of the now major (least I hope it would be considered major) fur clubs on there.

Getting back on the topic I have to agree about Zandria (Though she's the only character I like in Quest for Fun so far and I still miss the old Vixine comics themselves) as scaled tails are about as nice as the ones with fur.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1462

Why hello there Ksthara. I think your a face I haven't met yet around here *gives him a delicate smile*

What a man's tail is like doesn't bother me too much. I just don't care too much for those "curious tails" that tend to creep up a lady's dress when she's not expecting it.

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A long fluffy tail is certainly fun for cuddling, even teasing if you're daring enough. Wink

The tail is near the 'bottom' of the list of things I notice on lapine lasses, I wouldn't pass the chance to run my paw over it. Smile

In the end, I suppose I am "Equal opportunity tail". Even if it is absent altogether!

While you wouldn't see them in Bonbon, imagine an established Kitsune's dilemma. Nine tails to keep track of would be quite the hassle!

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I like tails big, warm, and floofy. Fun to cuddle and tease others with, with mine, and if others have them, I just can't resist wrapping it around me a bit like a lovely comforter. *chuckles and hugs her vulpine tail*

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 85

Yeah vulpine tails are nice though I haven't teased many with mine except for maybe Violet and the Xenographia mascot in the comics and I hope I get to add more to that list. Smile

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Deer tails are really nice too. They are small and cute like bunny tails, but they have a nicely pointy shape. Very Happy

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 836

I like expressive tails you know ones that move with however the person is feeling or might wrap themselves around you leg when you are sitting next to them. fluffy ones are great as well

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1462

The more narrow and sly tails are the mischievous ones. Though you may wrap your tail around yourself or someone else Kommy, its more likely you'd get someone like Labrn or Freeza's tail sliding up your leg like a snake on a branch. *Giggles a bit behind her fan*

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2112

Personally, I've never really had a preference as to what kind of tail comes my way. I do have some standards, but in general it... wait... you're all talking about... *ahem* nevermind... whistling

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I guess it had to be said eventually...

[For our friends who aren't native English speakers or who aren't familiar with American slang, "tail" often refers to... well, basically exactly what every person who visits a place like BonBon is after. Can also be referred to as "chasing some tail", "getting a piece of tail", etc. Becomes an almost literal saying in respect to furries, I suppose...]

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