Watches the world from the windowsill. Plays when it's dignified to.
Often a Afghan Hound, Saluki or Sphynx, though every pet is its own animal.
The Philosopher watches the world from the windowsill and plays when it is dignified to. Careful, self-contained, and observant. There is a game in them; it just has to be the right game.
Watches other animals play with the air of a critic.
Has a favourite vantage point and rarely leaves it.
Tolerates. Occasionally, unexpectedly, joins in.