The problem was PvP... they were part of a parry tamer spec and combo that made the player near unkillible... so before that even came close to going live it was taken care of... Sadly, it removed a truly good pet that trained to 5 slot from 1 ... but I hope one day to see it back in the mix..its the same reason they removed the riding code from the lions, rams, and saber tigers.. the PvP combos were just to good.. but ya never know I hear there are some great pets coming in the fall.. and maybe some changes to the riding code may make it in at that time...I'm very pleased witht he system thus far.. so I am hopeful of what is to come... =^-^=