Despite the solid definition, I believe Therianthropy to be different things to different people, and there is no one type of "true Therian". I as High Matriarch identify as a Therian, one having multiple theriotypes at that.
I was awakened on the 20th of May 2014, after watching several Vines on the Therian tag. After dong my research, I realised Therianthropy fitted my bond with Fern. Since I was 11, she has always been my main Original Character in my writing, but I had always felt some kind of deeper connection with her. I am her and she is me. Alongside Fern, I have two other Theriotypes - Roe, a Red Deer stag; and Misty, a British Percheron heavy horse. Fern is, however, by far my most dominant type.
Therians of canine types are more than welcome among the Fernbloods. You can be exclusively in the Therian section of the pack, or also be part of the roleplay section. This choice is entirely up to you. It must be stated that members of the pack who are not Therian must respect Therian members, even if they don't understand it. It must also be known that Therian members must educate before demonstrating hate to non-Therian members. What you might take as an attack on your beliefs may simply be an attempt to understand you.