Breeds
Chapter 2
There are, in general ten standard breeds of dragons, but like any creature they interbreed on occasions. The Pure-bred dragons are:
ANTIPODEAN OPALEYE
Found in New Zealand and Australia, it lives in valleys rather than mountains. This is unusual for dragons. It has pearly scales and glittering eyes. It also produces a scarlet flame. I think of it as “out of the box”.
CHINESE FIREBALL (Liondragon)
This is the only oriental dragon which is strange considering that they are so prolific in Chinese culture. The eggs are a vivid crimson and it snorts a mushroom shaped flame from its nostrils.
COMMON WELSH GREEN
This is my personal favourite breed of dragon they are good natured and have a melodious roar. Their eggs are earthy brown with green flecks. As they are green, they blend in well with the welsh countryside. It is although worth noting that many people in wales are melodious.
HEBRIDEAN BLACK
From my favourite to a less liked dragon. It is much bigger than the welsh green and feeds on deer and large dogs. They do have the most beautiful purple eyes.
HUNGARIAN HORNTAIL
Supposedly the most dangerous of all dragon breeds. I can assure you this is true. Yellow eyes, bronze horns, black scales and the longest fire-breathing range of any dragon. If you come across one keep away from its tail.
NORWEGIAN RIDGEBACK
They say these are similar to the horntails but I have only really been close to much younger orphans. Still they were dangerous and showed the potential.
PERUVIAN VIPERTOOTH
Smallest of all but incredibly swift. Note that the horns and fangs are particularly venomous so if you try to ride it you may need some potions ready. They are in decline which is a shame because they are beautiful creatures.
ROMANIAN LONGHORN
Dark green scales and long glittering golden horns. These horns are the reason that their numbers dwindled and they are now classed as a Class B tradeable material.
SWEDISH SHORT-SNOUT
Another of my favourites. It is an attractive silvery-blue dragon whose skin is highly sought after. The flame is a brilliant blue.
UKRANIAN IRONBELLY
The largest dragon. Has been known to reach six tonnes.
Dragons have been used in the wizarding world for many years and were part of the Triwizard Tournament in 1994, in which contestants had to get an egg from the nest of a dragon. Four different dragons were used. The Hungarian Horntail, Common Welsh Green, Swedish Short-Snout and a Chinese Fireball. I was able to see all of them when
Charlie Weasley came to the school with the Dragon keepers. He showed us around.
They are also the keepers of many vaults at Gringotts. It is known that Bellatrix Lestrange had a dragon guarding hers. Knowing what she had in there I can see why she had it. On the side of the dragon it was cruel. Barbaric even. The dragon no longer resides there and after the war there was a period where Bill and Charlie Weasley worked together to create better living conditions for the dragons of Gringotts or set them free completely.
ANTIPODEAN OPALEYE
Found in New Zealand and Australia, it lives in valleys rather than mountains. This is unusual for dragons. It has pearly scales and glittering eyes. It also produces a scarlet flame. I think of it as “out of the box”.
CHINESE FIREBALL (Liondragon)
This is the only oriental dragon which is strange considering that they are so prolific in Chinese culture. The eggs are a vivid crimson and it snorts a mushroom shaped flame from its nostrils.
COMMON WELSH GREEN
This is my personal favourite breed of dragon they are good natured and have a melodious roar. Their eggs are earthy brown with green flecks. As they are green, they blend in well with the welsh countryside. It is although worth noting that many people in wales are melodious.
HEBRIDEAN BLACK
From my favourite to a less liked dragon. It is much bigger than the welsh green and feeds on deer and large dogs. They do have the most beautiful purple eyes.
HUNGARIAN HORNTAIL
Supposedly the most dangerous of all dragon breeds. I can assure you this is true. Yellow eyes, bronze horns, black scales and the longest fire-breathing range of any dragon. If you come across one keep away from its tail.
NORWEGIAN RIDGEBACK
They say these are similar to the horntails but I have only really been close to much younger orphans. Still they were dangerous and showed the potential.
PERUVIAN VIPERTOOTH
Smallest of all but incredibly swift. Note that the horns and fangs are particularly venomous so if you try to ride it you may need some potions ready. They are in decline which is a shame because they are beautiful creatures.
ROMANIAN LONGHORN
Dark green scales and long glittering golden horns. These horns are the reason that their numbers dwindled and they are now classed as a Class B tradeable material.
SWEDISH SHORT-SNOUT
Another of my favourites. It is an attractive silvery-blue dragon whose skin is highly sought after. The flame is a brilliant blue.
UKRANIAN IRONBELLY
The largest dragon. Has been known to reach six tonnes.
Dragons have been used in the wizarding world for many years and were part of the Triwizard Tournament in 1994, in which contestants had to get an egg from the nest of a dragon. Four different dragons were used. The Hungarian Horntail, Common Welsh Green, Swedish Short-Snout and a Chinese Fireball. I was able to see all of them when
Charlie Weasley came to the school with the Dragon keepers. He showed us around.
They are also the keepers of many vaults at Gringotts. It is known that Bellatrix Lestrange had a dragon guarding hers. Knowing what she had in there I can see why she had it. On the side of the dragon it was cruel. Barbaric even. The dragon no longer resides there and after the war there was a period where Bill and Charlie Weasley worked together to create better living conditions for the dragons of Gringotts or set them free completely.
