Hello, and welcome to the Grandfathered Pet Directory. The original directory of unconverted pets in Neopia.

On April the 26th 2007, everything in Neopets changed. The entire site was revamped, with a brand new layout, and lots of exciting new features, the main one being customisation. However, in order for customisation to work, all of the pets in a species needed to be drawn in exactly the same pose, with the exclusion of pets like Maraquan and Baby, where that would not have worked. So on that day, every pet in Neopia received a new, more standardized look. Or did they...?

A small number of pets were given an option whether or not to convert. These pets tended to be those that had drastically different redraws, or were very expensive colours. Of course, some owners chose to convert their pets, in order to customise them and make use of the new dressing up features, but some did not. Some pets remained in their old form, non-customisable, but rare and special. These are the Grandfathered Pets. And my directory is dedicated to these few remaining pets which allow us to glimpse back at what Neopets used to look like.

Page started - April the 28th 2007
Number of pets listed - 1000 +
Species with most listed - Kougra (82)
Species with least listed - Elephante & Chia (1)
Page owner - hebdenhippy
Hosting pet - Dragoncolour

If you would like to add your Neopet to the Grandfathered Pet Directory, first make sure that your pet is a Grandfathered Pet. To do this, go to quick ref to view your Neopets. Select the pet my clicking on it's image at the top, and if to the right of your pet's image it says ... must be converted in order to be fully customisable, then your pet is a Grandfathered Pet. If your pet is not Grandfathered, then this message will not appear.

Once you've done that and confirmed that your pet is a Grandfathered Pet, then just send me a Neomail including the name, species and colour of your pet(s) and I will add them to the directory within 24 hours.

If you would like me to list your pet under a nickname then please say so in the Neomail.

I request that if you do ever decide to convert or change your Neopet so that it will no longer be Grandfathered, then you Neomail me so that I know to remove your pet from the directory, it's a really great help to me.

Below are the Grandfathered Pets, listed alphabetically by species.

Remember, these pets are only here for your viewing, and are not up for adoption or trade, so please do not harass their owners.

Pet Navigation

Acara Aisha Blumaroo Bori Bruce
Buzz Chia Chomby Cybunny Draik
Elephante Eyrie Flotsam Gelert Gnorbu
Grarrl Grundo Hissi Ixi Jetsam
Jubjub Kacheek Kau Kiko Koi
Korbat Kougra Krawk Kyrii Lenny
Lupe Meerca Moehog Mynci Nimmo
Peophin Poogle Pteri Quiggle Ruki
Scorchio Shoyru Skeith Techo Tonu
Tuskaninny Uni Usul Wocky Xweetok
Yurble Zafara

Chia

Baycure

Elephante

Budhaboi

Kiko

Lahjii - Sna

Kougra

Ginianine - Leelabeela - Shivyr - Kingpawzzz
Zelian187 - Forest - Shieboo - Saki304
Simba - Caldo - Runaria - Fortimis - Andrew
Lianesa - Ollyonee - Miheriis - Rinelin - Riauh
Pantherian - Ichigo - Icecreasts - Raianny
Trained - Lucky6484 - Baby_Ragoo - Shad
LindyTonn - Bobisss - Cair4 - Asaerya
RiverClanCat - Niketje - Kugy - Forest
Hieravis - Crimson - Palanth - Shakaruti
Zacras - Kaypora - Denkal - Ketarue - Kitty
Damorhian - Khan - Reaj - Maheera - Brozzi
Razorbladze - Shaggy - Kaakkaashii - Avahii
T - Ruffles - Snoopz - Temperance - Sibix
Canneliese - Druphy - Starr_light
Lochinvyrra - Shady - Marshmallow
Spikers - Mysticaliti - Luna - Threads
Magz12117 - Whatsi - Yotsu - Rielga
Lionaide - Kougra985582 - Love - Pleated
Kodiax - Jay - Crimson - Shelke - CuTineo
Raeci - Cayiden- Syarhii - Riochas
Devicloud - Beatha - Vafira - Little_Lexus
Anya - Ellie - Lunarelia - ECUTiger - Clover
Shad - Roger - Mitsu - Liyanna - Zyerk
ButterVain - Compagundo

Lupe

Tricks - Discretions - Samulle - Murikus
Kardon - Caymian - Xayori - Oryania
SorteAmore - Torriell - Tohll - Tiddlywink
Dark_h0wl - Aslodius - Bannion - Miaki
Vicareous - DeusNeco - Madgnus - Faiitt
Clyde972 - Michal - Rhaneb0w - Edward
Laminating - Fionette - Korrill - Valinsa
Moon_Dragon - Yousikii - Lecrix - Tandillan
Durje - FullMoon - Faithene - BantchiJr
Rom22 - Brudowyn - Certica - Sayls
Gundunim - Dragon - Wulf - Alle - Kat - Frost
Kuro_Yuki - Xouke - Gewline - Rudalph
Akamaru - Proser - Hannah - 64th
Protector - Little - Rucilias - Fang9001neo
Propagandize - Ryneda - Fang - Jairku
Meltsunder - Murdoch - wgirrules
Windrush - GurthHu - Naitomi - Sanct - Fangs
Xanderayne - Kericen - Boo - Rayyyy
Kittoti - Vinutero - Lasayri - Suraen
Strackno - Fuzz - Ponderada - Shadow
Fanuth - ChellPiper - Drvid - Lexiro - Illionel
Fatal - Saiiaka - Aroq

Nimmo

Limerick - Trotai

Tuskaninny

Transilient - Miordette

I would really appreciate it if your read through these FAQs before neomailing me with questions regarding this directory, as your question will likely be answered below. If not, then feel free to ask me.

What is a Grandfathered Pet?
A Grandfathered Pet is one that is unconverted

How can I tell if my pet is Grandfathered?
Go to Quick Ref to view your Neopet, if there is a box to the right of your pet which reads ... must be converted in order to be fully customisable. Click here to learn more. then your pet is Grandfathered, providing you choose not to convert it.

Does my pet have to be male to be Grandfathered?
No, "Grandfathered" just means "unconverted", so female pets can be Grandfathered too.

My pet is not Grandfathered, but it looks very similar to the original, can it still be added?
Some converted Neopets do look similar to the originals, but they are still converted, and can therefore not be added.

Which colours were given the option whether or not to convert?
All of the Darigan, Grey, Sponge and Plushie pets got the option whether or not to convert. And some Faerie, Robot, Royal, Baby, Mutant, Halloween, Desert, Tyrannian and Maraquan pets got the option too, but not all of them. Also the Coconut Jubjub, Mallow Grundo, MSP Poogle and Ice Bruce.

I want to make my pet customisable/repaint it. Can it still be in the directory?
If you do choose to make your pet customisable or you choose to repaint it, then it will no longer be a Grandfathered Pet, so can no longer be a part of the directory. If you do choose to do this, then please Neomail me so I can remove the pet from the directory.

If I have a Grandfathered Pet, then paint it another colour, will it still be Grandfathered?
Unfortunately no. If for example, you have a Grandfathered Darigan Aisha, and you choose to paint it say, Grey. Your Aisha will become the converted Grey Aisha, you will not get an option to choose the old Grey Aisha. So bare this in mind if you are considering repainting your Grandfathered Pet.

If I have a Grandfathered Pet, and change it's gender, will it still be Grandfathered?

Yes, if you change the gender of an unconverted Neopet, it will remain unconverted.

If I transfer or pound a Grandfathered pet, will it stay unconverted, or will it automatically be converted in the Pound?

Neither pounding or transferring will convert a Grandfathered pet. So if you put a Grandfathered pet into the pound, when it is adopted it will still be unconverted. It is then up to the adopter to decide whether or not they want to convert it.

I've noticed a mistake, what should I do?
If you have found any mistakes or errors in the Grandfathered Pet Directory I would really appreciate it if you reported it to me.

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