Western Dragon
Thick, long bodies, scaley skin, four strong legs, two bat-like wings, wedge-shaped head, and long neck. They usually are portrayed as fire breathing. Some breeds of these dragons have been known to be shape shifters, or have chameleon like abilities to change color to match their surroundings. They are sometimes displayed as having a spade or spiked tail. They eat but once a month on sheep or oxen, or even humans (myth says they prefer virgin maidens). They can be any color, or many colors depending out the breed of the dragon.

When most people think "dragon" they most likely think of the western dragon. Western dragons are usually portrayed as evil, mean, and bloodthirsty. Some famouse dragons include, Draco from the film DragonHeart, and Puff the Magic Dragon, both famous, and both portrayed as western dragons. Another myth, is that Vlad Drakul means, son of the dragon, or devil. Vikings, had dragon figureheads on the prow of their ships. The dragons on the ship were believed to endow keen site and cunning to the Viking warriors. Today, the Welsh flag still has the red dragon on a green/white backround, and the red dragon is still their national symbol.
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