Dragon types

Dragon types are the general body classifications found on Dragon Cave. These types include standard dragons, two-headed dragons, pygmy dragons, drakes, and non-dragon creatures.

Each dragon type is only capable of breeding within their own type group. Two-headed dragons may only breed with other two-headed dragons, pygmies with pygmies, and drakes with drakes. Non-dragon creatures are not capable of breeding.

Pygmy dragons and drakes have separate egg templates for their types. Drake eggs are slightly smaller than the standard and two-headed dragon eggs, and pygmy eggs are even smaller than drake eggs, reflecting the groups' relative sizes. Pumpkin Dragons are an exception, as they are classified as pygmies but use the standard size egg.

Standard dragons
Standard dragons are the most plentiful type on Dragon Cave, accounting for total breeds. Standard dragons may be bred with any other standard dragon. Additionally, only standard dragons may be bitten by Vampire Dragons. To date, nearly all limited release dragons have been standard dragons.

Two-headed dragons
Two-headed dragons are likely of a comparable size to standard dragons, given that they share the same size of egg template. However, their two-headed physiology makes them incompatible for breeding with single-headed dragons, nor can they be turned into Vampire Dragons.

General description
Two-headed dragons have a unique general description to other adult dragons: ''Two-headed dragons are unique enough to deserve a separate classification from ordinary dragons. They have two necks, two brains, two mouths, but one stomach and one main body. The two heads usually work together, but there are times when they will fight each other, snapping back and forth. Their unique anatomy prevents them from breeding with single-headed dragons.''

Pygmy dragons
Pygmy dragons are the smallest breeds available in the cave. Not only do they have the smallest egg template, but even their adult sprites are sometimes smaller than the hatchling stages of standard and two-headed dragons. They are only capable of breeding with other pygmies, and cannot be turned into Vampire Dragons.

The Pumpkin Dragon is currently the only non-standard limited release dragon in the cave.

General description
Pygmy dragons have a unique general description to other adult dragons: ''Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.''

Drakes
Drakes are an unusual group, as they are defined by both size and morphological traits. They are characterized by their smaller size (though larger than pygmies), four limbs, antlers, and leathery wings with no thumb on the wing arm.

General description
Drakes have a unique general description to other dragon types: ''Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.''

Non-dragons
Non-dragons are a small, but varied group of creatures available to raise on Dragon Cave. This group includes all dinos, chickens, leetle trees, and enchanted artifact creatures like Paper Dragons and Cheese Dragons. No non-dragon creature is capable of breeding.