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From Wikipedia:

Wolves have scent glands all over their bodies, including at the base of the tail, between toes, and in the eyes, genitalia, and skin. Pheromones secreted by these glands identify each individual wolf. A dominant wolf will "rub" his or her body against subordinate wolves to mark such individuals as being members of a particular pack. Wolves may also "paw" dirt to release pheromones in lieu of urine marking.

So, do you think werewolves(in gestalt form) would have all the same scent glands at the same places as a regular wolf? Or would they only have a couple? None? Would a WW alpha rub against fellow pack mates to mark the others for that unique pack smell?

A personaly think, Regular wolf stuff=What a WW would be like

Silverclaw wrote:From Wikipedia:

Pheromones secreted by these glands identify each individual wolf.

Hmmm.....since the werewolf has a keen sense of smell, it'll be easy to spot other werewolves in the area.


It'll also be easy for other animals to spot a werewolf. A dog might growl at a werewolf in human form.

Even in human form, it'll retain the scent from the glands on his/her body. Unless he/she takes a really good shower.

well i dont see why not........... its not like they dissappear when in human form, thats how they tell threr own kind in human form i guess.

MMMMMMMM.............I don't think a werewolf in gestalt form would rub against another werewolf.
In pure wolf form I think they would, but not in gestalt form.

To me, I don't think the werewolf would obtain scent glands in either gestalt or human form. I don't see the necessity for scents glands in those forms.

Humans have a unique smell without the use of glands. That is why dogs are able to pursue and track escapees. If dogs are able to recognize the scent unique to that person, I don't see why werewolves wouldn't be able to distinguish their own kinds via non-glandular methods either.

Thats my thought on the matter, anyways.

Ashkin-Tyr wrote:To me, I don't think the werewolf would obtain scent glands in either gestalt or human form. I don't see the necessity for scents glands in those forms.

Humans have a unique smell without the use of glands. That is why dogs are able to pursue and track escapees. If dogs are able to recognize the scent unique to that person, I don't see why werewolves wouldn't be able to distinguish their own kinds via non-glandular methods either.

Thats my thought on the matter, anyways.

Actually, Humans DO have these scent glands, too: only they're part of the Sweat glands in our skin.

RedEye wrote:Actually, Humans DO have these scent glands, too: only they're part of the Sweat glands in our skin.

I simply meant separate glands all together like wolves and other wildlife. Since they are already interlaced with our sweat glands, what would be the point of acquiring even more scent glands?

Edit: I am aware that humans have a system for scent. However, I can see my prior post obviously misconstrues my intentional point, so I apologize for that.

Anook wrote:MMMMMMMM.............I don't think a werewolf in gestalt form would rub against another werewolf.
In pure wolf form I think they would, but not in gestalt form.

Hmm, I like the thought of them rubbing in gestalt. Much more affectionate in an animal type way. But thats just my opinoin.

No, its cute when you think about it.

I imagine them having sent glands to tell who's who.

But werewolves rubbing against each other may not happen. If the werewolf grew up in the human world, i can see the werewolf having a homophobic reaction if that happens, but if they grew up in a pure werewolf society that may be widely accepted.

Oh like you'd object to a pretty girl doing the same thing.

It might depend on the werewolf in question. Some people wouldn't mind. Others don't like to be touched. It's all a matter of personal preference, really.

Set wrote:Oh like you'd object to a pretty girl doing the same thing.

Yeah, your right. I'll probabaly encourage that

Anubis wrote:

Set wrote:Oh like you'd object to a pretty girl doing the same thing.

Yeah, your right. I'll probabaly encourage that

Especially depending on which glands she chose to rub with. I mean, some of the glands mentioned were of the groin area...

Ouch!

Poor Anubis always being bombarded by other women.

Where in the world is this topic headed?

Down the Sh*ter

Is this the famous topic drift i keep hearing about

Yes

awesome.............. maybe i should contribute

Shadow Wulf wrote:Ouch!

Poor Anubis always being bombarded by other women.

Yup, the ladies can't help but swoon to the moutain of manliness that is me!

*Flex muscles and sings*

I'm too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt
I'm so sexy it hurts

*rolls eyes*

Getting back on topic..................

Do you think female werewolves give off some sort of pheramones when they are like in heat or something.......

and if so would they attract mates in were form or human form....

Haha. Speaking from experience...yes we do. j/k


But it would make some sense. And that would mean there would be a werewolf mating season.