To be completely honest… I’m not too sure!
Ever since I was younger I was always on e621 and other furry style websites. I loved the characters and giving animals these human like personalities and lives. I was very attracted to many characters. I’m not a fursuiter but the art aspect is arousing for me. Feral art is hot too.
I then started to find attraction to certain breeds of dogs when I was around 15. As I got older I still found myself attracted to the bigger dogs. Pit bulls(#1 fave), mastiff breeds(especially corsos), rotties, labs, just bigger dogs and I love the ones that are more muscly.
I also just love when dogs have a big meat head lol
keep in mind I never had a physical experience with an animal this was just my first attractions
But it wasn’t just a physical attraction
As I got older and learned more about myself, the community, and doing my best to not HATE myself for this (which I did for many years)
As corny as it sounds
I would be super emotional invested into my animals and crave the most special bond. Something inseparable. Something truly unique and special.
To me I would treat my animal partner exactly as if I would treat a human one
Same type of love and bond
I’m still not super far on my journey and have had a few very recent experiences in my ADULT life with my one dog finally
But I look at it from a romance POV
The romance is what attracts me
The thought about that bond and relationship
What can be created
Having someone so loyal and loving by my side always