hello! im not looking into adopting a clown, at least not yet anyway, but i was curious so i figured id ask! what are the different breeds of clown and what information pertaining to the different breeds would i need to know if i adopted one?
Oh, that’s quite broad, but I’ll try my best to go over the general breeds! First off, I’d like to clarify that these are the breeds, and they don’t account for the “subbreeds” or “mutts” that exist.
1. Sad Clown - These clowns are, well, sad! But not really. Sad clowns have a unique way of emoting, where they look upset when they’re happy, and happy when they’re upset. Their emotions look flipped, essentially. Sad clowns are considered their own breed, so there are different subbreeds, such as the gothic clown (one of my favorites - so moody!). You have to go into the experience knowing that your clown will seem a bit more detached than a party clown, and that’s okay.
2. Party Clown - These clowns go by a variety of names. Party clowns, western clowns, happy clowns, bright clowns, performance clowns, they’re all the same. It’s the quintessential clown look and attitude! They make balloon animals, use cream pies, and usually have big red noses. If you ask a child to draw a clown, typically they will draw this breed. They’re one of the easier breeds to get information on, but they are high maintenance.
3. Care Clown - Sometimes called service clowns, these clowns are specifically bred to be more non-threatening and low-energy than their counterparts. They specialize in helping the owner, so their comedic routines are far less frequent than a party clown’s. They’re the lap clowns, total sweethearts, but they cost a pretty penny to adopt. Almost no rescue shelters would have a care clown to adopt, since they’re in such high demand and they often get trained by experts in the field.
4. Mime - A fun breed, mimes are best known for their silent nature and skilled acting. Many people try to act alongside their pet mimes, since the mime’s routine is so interesting. Mimes typically have black and white plumage with spots of red, although I’ve seen some with wilder colors. They also tend to be on the thinner side, but their appetite is larger than a usual clown’s. This is due to how rigorous the routines really are. Luckily, mimes are often okay with performing on their own, making them a lovely pet for an owner who spends a bit more time out of the house than what’s recommended.
5. Jester - Classic! A TOTAL classic! Jesters were considered the royal breed, and to this day, royal families often have a few pet jesters. Jesters are best at mimicking human speech, so their routines can often be focused on playfully insulting the owner. Their intelligence makes them highly sought after, but due to inbreeding, there seems to be a higher population of jesters who can’t speak. Luckily, purebred culture is dialing back, so inbreeding is becoming less frequent than what was going on a few years ago.
6. Wild/Mutt/Juggalo - These all fall under the same umbrella breed, but there is no unifying term for them. They’re the rowdy clowns, a newer breed that came from increased human socialization and breeding the runts of party clowns. They’re often known as the hardest breed to raise, and some people consider them a lost cause altogether. I wouldn’t recommend raising one for your first clown.
And that’s the run-down on breeds! Of course, there are so many mixes and subbreeds, you’d be hard pressed to find a clown that perfectly fits the breed’s description. Remember to look into the clown that fulfills not only your needs, but the clown who’s needs you can fulfill. Bye-bye!
