Does anyone else remember Al Capp, L'il Abner and the schmoos? A schmoo is a knee-high critter, built like an Indian club with a beatific smile.  Their wish is to serve. They lay eggs, give milk (in the bottle) and joyously lay down their lives to provide a dinner that tastes like chicken,   lamb, pork, beef, goat, duck, goose or turkey, depending on how you slice

Jill, 59
Saylorsburg, PA

Unicorn...not very practical...but first one that comes to mind.

Helena, 31
Sydney AUSTRALIA

As far as I know this only exists in my brain. But I'd like a  sweet-tempered cocker spaniel that can make me a nice cup of hot tea and bring it to me in bed. This same fantasy dog would also know how to do laundry and do it without complaint. All without shedding.

Laura, 35
Lowell, MA

Ohhh... a dragon, most definitely. I've wanted a dragon for oh-so-long. Runner up: unicorn.

Amy, 23
Baton Rouge, LA

While not mythical, I think I would like Opus from the Farland cartoons as a pet. A sort of low-key penquin with a dry sense of humor. Snoopy would fit that bill as well. Grover from Sesame Street would be a good natured, "pet" household companion, too.

Felicia, 34
Somerville, MA

Interesting question: I suppose the mythological beast I would most fancy would be Cyclops, although I don't think he could fit in the backyard.  I would definitely be the only person in the neighborhood with that kind of creture, and I think they look cool.

Ernest, 28
Washington, DC

This one is a toss-up. The child in me says a unicorn, because of their elegance and how much I have always loved horses. But now I am more fascinated with the mystical part of mythology so I think I would have to lean towards a Griffin.

Katie, 24
Seminole, FL

We could sure use a gargoyle, I think they'd make good watch dogs.

Alias Irrelevante

A unicorn...isn't that every little girl's dream!!

Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ

I'd like a Barque cat, one of Anne McCaffrey's intelligent beasts.

Jane, 60
West Linn, OR

Good question! I like fairies, but I don't think they'd make very good  pets. How bout a miniature friendly white dragon. Do they have those?

Firelady, 22
Dallas, TX

A dragon. I've always loved dragons

Aurora. 17
Montreal,  Quebec CANADA

A small dragon that's been "defired"

Lindsay, 21
Harrisonburg, VA

A Gryphon!
I  have one already!

Jami, 27
Lowell, MA

I'm not sure it counts as mythological, but I want a tove (from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland).

Karen, 20
Marshelltown/Ames, IA

A griffin.

Jeremy, 13
Highlands Ranch, CO

Your God

Anthony, 25
Baton Rouge, LA

I think a unicorn would be a great addition to my life.

Janet, 42
E. Brunswick, NJ

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