Anteater Couchant
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration. No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Artist Note: The legs should be folded under or against their body rather than splaying outwards as shown here.
Source: Wellcome Collection (From an engraving circa 1570). Artist: Abraham de Bruyn. .
Source: Wellcome Collection. Artist: Abraham de Bruyn. (From an engraving circa 1570.)
Artist Note: The legs should be folded under or against their body rather than splaying outwards as shown here.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Adapted from an engraving by Abraham de Bruyn. Artist: Li Xia.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Li Xia. Adapted from an engraving by Abraham de Bruyn.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Aliyah bat Azriel.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Aliyah bat Azriel.
As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey.
Source: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Item 2014.76, pendant circa 7-9C, Mexico or Guatemala). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. (Item 2014.76, pendant circa 7-9C, Mexico or Guatemala.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A fast-running sight hound may be blazoned a “levrier.” Period sight hound breeds include the greyhound and wolfhound.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Pennsic 50 Volunteer.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Pennsic 50 Volunteer.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration. No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A domesticated feline. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A domesticated feline. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
A hybrid monster formed from the body of a lion with a human head. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A hybrid monster formed from the body of a lion with a human head. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 35r). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 35r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A monster from Greek mythology with a woman’s torso, a lion’s body, and wings. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Sometimes spelled “gryphon.” Default posture: rampant, blazoned “segreant.” No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A rodent. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A rodent. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A mountain goat indigenous to the Alps. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No proper coloration, but stripes may be blazoned separately, e.g. “gules marked sable.”
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Volusia Zoe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Volusia Zoe.
An ounce, or maneless lion, covered with colorful spots, with flames emerging from its mouth and ears. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Bróccín MacIvyr.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Bróccín MacIvyr.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Choi Min. . License: CC BY-NC-SA
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Choi Min. License: CC BY-NC-SA.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A male ovine, or sheep. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Volusia Zoe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Volusia Zoe.
The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A large armored herbivore. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A lizard wreathed in flames. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A fleshy mammal of cold ocean waters. Also blazoned a "natural sea-lion." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Display of Heraldry (Manuscript folio 81v). Artist: John Guillim. . Adapted by Iago ab Adam. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: A Display of Heraldry. Artist: John Guillim. (Manuscript folio 81v.) Adapted by Iago ab Adam and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Thomas Ouswood.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Thomas Ouswood.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Dragons typically have wings unless blazoned otherwise.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Myfanwy ferch Rhiannon.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Myfanwy ferch Rhiannon.
A wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.