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Cat's Cradle (Cat Pokemon)

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A lot of these Pokemon aren't cats.
Weavile and Sneasel are based on Weasel demons.

Shinx itself I see as more dog like, as a kid in the show had one for a pet and it was more like a dog. Luxio and Luxray I'll let be cuz of their appearance in the second mystery dungeon games.

Eevee does seem like a fox but it again is more dog like and it's evolutions all have dog like features, so they aren't cats.

I don't know how the hell you go Absol, because Absol looks nothing like a cat.

Suicune is no way in hell cat-like.

Mewtwo is a clone, not a cat, he has too many human features so he's not cat-like whatsoever. The only reason I leave Mew alone is because of it looking somewhat like a cat and it's playful attitude in the first movie.

And to those who think Zangoose is a cat pokemon, you're wrong. Zangoose is based off of a mongoose, thus why it has a rivalry with Seviper the snake pokemon, because Mongooses and Snakes are enemies in real life.

Also, to those who think Growlithe and Arcanine are felines, go hit yourself with a hammer, because the word "canine" is right in Arcanine's name, not to mention in the show Officer Jenny used Growlithe many times as a police dog.
 

Garde

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Pokeplayer, please hit yourself with a hammer.

In Japan, Weavile and Sneasel are called cats in the anime, manga, and many other instances. Black cat demons are also in Japan and use their claws for fighting. If anything, they are based on cats and weasels.

Shinx is based on Kimba the White Lion, one of the first anime ever. All of their line is LIONS. Not dogs. How you even think that is ridiculous. Just because a Pokemon acts more dependent and loyal to a trainer means squat, they're Pokemon. You think Pikachu is a dog too?

The Eeveelutions are many different creatures in one. THE ONLY DOG ONE IS JOLTEON. Espeon, Leafeon, and Vaporeon are obviously confirmed cats. Umbreon is a mix of oriental egyptian cat and fox. Glaceon and Flareon are most likely fox. To think those are dogs just is stupid. In the games, anime, and otherwise, they show behavior and looks to felines or vulpines. Deal with it.

How you think Absol looks like a dog is actually hilarious. It has cougar-like anatomy and a mane, and a short feline-like face. It's based on a kutabe. HURR WHAT's THAT?
It's a white lion from Chinese/Japanese legend that prophesied disaster. And it looks almost exactly like Absol, living in the mountains, with long claws, and a horn on it's head. Absol roars, jumps like a feline, and is in no way doglike. Fail some more.

Suicune is a qilin. It's a Japanese unicorn. But it also has leopard-like spots like Fujin, the North Wind god.

Since when has there ever been a mongoose that looked like Zangoose? Why don't you brush up on your zoology, kid. Cats are enemies with snakes too. So are a bunch of animals- birds, horses, freaking sharks. Persian cats in India, ones that look an uncanny amount like Zangoose- are also skilled at hunting snakes. Zangoose is a mix of cat and mongoose- thus it's name, CAT FERRET (which also translates to mongoose).

Arcanine is there because it's a Haetae, a dog with the pelt of a tiger that breathes fire. If the dog club wants to host Entei and Raikou, we have as much right to host a Pokemon that is part tiger inspired. FYI, only the English name has anything to say about it being a dog regardless- the Japanese name is Windie, which tributes how the Haetae and Arcanine run at blazing speed.

Next time you try to be smart, maybe do some research.
 

Ivysaur

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Beep. Reviving threads over a month old isn't allowed... one year and 7 months don't make it any better.
 
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