so. i like digimon. shocker. and as every kid does when it comes to fantastical creature-related medias, i do have a favorite... gabumon and his many possible digivolutions have captivated my heart. you have to admit, there something inherently endearing about the chubby digital dog... well, dog*. though i feel he can be anything he'd like. we'll get to that.
according to the digimon reference book: Although it is covered by a fur pelt, it is clearly a Reptile Digimon. Due to its extremely timid and shy personality, it always gathers up the data which Garurumon leaves behind, and shapes it into a fur pelt to wear. Because it is wearing the fur pelt of Garurumon, who is feared by other Digimon, it fills the role of safeguarding itself as a result of protecting its body. When it is wearing the fur pelt, its personality does a complete 180° shift.