Scare Clowns

Scare Clowns are often large, intimidating looking breed of clown, with genetic ties to the Big Top and carnival breeds. In spite of their appearance, they can be sweet, loyal companions, and a wonderful addition to almost any household, if given the proper home training.

Scare Clowns are considered an umbrella term for many breeds of clown that have "scary" traits, but that are not all close genetically, for example including the Axehandlers, Greater and Lesser Scareclowns, some Spaceclowns, as well as the Killer Clown and some feral clown breeds.

As the name indicate, these clowns are reputed for their scare factor, as feral Scare Clowns developed behaviors reminiscent of rabies to deter other clowns or potential threats (salivation, staggering, growls and hisses and bluff aggression). Domesticated ones, however, have curbed this trait toward performing and the use of scares as a defense for households.

## Diet

Scare Clowns thrive almost exclusively on meat, as they are primarily carnivorous. Some foods observed to be preferred by Scare Clowns are corn dogs, meat pies, blood pancakes, and herring pumpkin pot pie. They can also, in moderation, eat fruits to improve digestion, such as ripe blueberries, cherries, candied apples, or tomatoes.

A lot of Scare Clowns may benefit from a diet including thawed animals such a plush animals, balloon animals, or even jelly mice, frogs and worms. Some may even require live feed due to pickiness, although it is better both for the feed and the safety of the clown to first try thawed feeds.

## Housing

Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, the ownership of Scare Clowns has been banned due to prejudice and misunderstanding. However, in places where ownership of Scare Clowns is legal, they make very good pets for the right family. They tend to prefer a darker tent than other breeds, and enjoy being allowed into the home to be close to their family, as they become very attached to their owners, especially the children of the family (if there are any), often following them around protectively.

In stray populations, Scare Clowns roam over long, expansive distances, favoring areas like woodlands, abandoned carnival grounds and amusement parks, and run-down buildings. Unfortunately, it is common for feral (or "Juggalo", as they are colloquially known) Scare Clowns to be abused or driven off by humans out of fear, due to their menacing looks.

Scare Clowns tend to be a little less gregarious then most clowns, needing alone time and a territory for most breeds, but cohabit well with other clowns. It should be noted that it is much better to cohabit similar sized clowns, and monitor interactions at first like any clowns.

## Social Behavior

While Scare Clowns are natural carnivores, they are not known to be particularly aggressive in domesticated populations. With proper home training, Scare Clowns are often docile and playful, with a knack for skills like mimicry, balloon sculpture, and even knife juggling if well trained.

## Temperament

Scare Clowns are very enthusiastic in play, delighting in all sorts of buffoonery. However, due to their appearance and large size, they can be frightening to some when they do this (hence the name of the breed). They also mimic aggression or unnatural behavior when nervous, which contribute to their reputation.

Some particularly delight in "jumpscare" behavior, and mimicry of crying, laughter, or repetitive words. Although most breeds are quiet by nature, they are capable of making very shrill sounds and screams when excited, or scared.

Most like to perform like any clowns, with the exceptions of some Jack-in-the-box, who are less dependent on performance and prefer the calm of their box, only jumping out at feeding times. They can however also be delightful companion, and domesticated breeds tend to fare very well with families.

Their temperament with children is up to a lot of debate : The performing ones tend to see children as playing partners, and therefore enjoy their presence, but children may get scared by the appearance of such clowns. A child that has been used to a scare clown will however usually be comfortable with them. The bigger breed can also get a bit rough with their play, and having powerful jaws and strong claws, it is better to monitor play time, to avoid any incidents.

## History

The history of the breeding of Scare Clowns is extremely complex. Although it can be agreed upon that they are not bred to attack humans, contrary to the message some anti-Scare Clown states and countries display, scare clown are powerful clowns and can be dangerous if badly treated or raised.

A wide variety of Scare Clowns were bred as guardians of property, including the household, hence the idea of a "nanny" clown They are known to be wary of intruders and other clowns due to this intent in breeding. However, they are also quite loyal to their family, usually very mellow with them, and very playful with children.

Additionally, some other Scare Clowns have no link to this history Lesser Scare Clowns, for example, were bred strictly for their appearance, not behavior, and resemble calmer Jester or Circus Clowns.

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