Inspired by an ElfQuest camping gatherum I went to in Indiana (in 1986, I believe -- I didn't ink them until 2000).

This was where I finally met another anthro fan face-to-face, and discovered that yes indeed I wasn't the only person into animal-people, and there was a name for my interest (anthropomorphics, or funny animals).

The fellow, whose name I forget, was into 'taurs, and for years I was under the misunderstanding that all fursonas had to be 'taurs.