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There are some tantalizing additions in the latest PTR build — eight new pets, including Collector's Edition pets and the BlizzCon 2015 pet.

Two in-game holidays have also been updated with pets and pet toys. [source]

Blizzard Preview of New Pets
Blizzard released a small sneak peak of what's to come in the near future. [source]


In Blizzard's preview post we can see four new pets (pictured above). Starting from the upper left pet and working clockwise:

• Murkidan - BlizzCon 2015
• Brightpaw - Blizzard Pet Store
• Zeradar - Legacy of the Void Collector's Edition and Digital Deluxe
• Nibbles - Legion Collector's Edition and Digital Deluxe

List of all 6.2.1 PTR datamined pets

But Wait, There's More!
On top of the pets listed above, datamining revealed four other new pets. These will be part of in-game holiday updates.

There will be three new pets to collect during Hallow's End.

• Ghastly Rat
• Ghost Maggot
• Spectral Spinner

How these pets will be obtained is still unknown. All three are currently flagged as "not cageable" on the PTR, but this could change prior to the patch's release. We'll have to wait and see.

Another holiday receiving an update is Feast of Winter Veil.

Only one new pet, the Grumpling (pictured right), will be joining other "festive" pets such as the Rotten Little Helper and Lumpy. These pets sure know how to bring holiday cheer...in their own special way, of course.

In addition to a new pet, the Perky Pug will be getting a new outfit, a "Merry Munchkin" Costume.

You can also enjoy the winter weather with your battle pets in a fun new way — seat them on your Red Wooden Sled and pull them around. Pets that cannot battle don't seem interested in a sled ride, but that's their loss!

Digging For Pets
We're happy to announce that our Archaeology Guide For Pet Collectors has been updated.

With the addition of new mechanics and new pets in Warlords of Draenor, Archaeology is now easier to pick up and level.

There are currently seven pets to discover and create through Archaeology. Who knows how many more pets will be added to this secondary profession in the future!

Check out our guide to see how you can get started.

Archaeology Guide For Pet Collectors

Achievements For Pets

Our Guide to Vanity Pet Achievements has also been updated to include many new achievements.

Browse through over 150 pet-related achievements, many of which reward pets! Additionally, you can use our Battle Pet Filter to see pets that come from achievements.

If you're curious about achievements that may not have a cute reward but still involve our adorable companions, be sure to take a look at our guide.

Guide to Vanity Pet Achievements