Being large is a weak excuse not to implement a pet, but I do not recall size being a issue because they implemented Raphie, nor have I heard SE imply that size was an issue. They could always scale him down a bit.

However, since this thread is about big jugs, here is perfect jug line up imo, Ram (Beast), Unusual Wivre (Lizard), Unusual Scolopendrid (Vermin) , Purbol (Morbol, Plantoid), Ruszor (Aquan), Sandworm (Amorph), Amphiptere (Bird). There appears to be no sentimental barriers attached to these mobs, size appears to be the only concern and every family is represented.

Imo, jugs like these would revitalize beastmaster. The job is so dead, and these cute, cuddly, and not-so damaging jug pets are not helping. As Ophannus alluded to, most bst are accustomed to rabbits, crabs, mandies, etc; larger/damaging jugs would bring some much needed excitement and utility to beastmaster. In actuality, the only true new jugs we received were the tulfaire, chapuli and the razz; the rest are repeats. Take a look at our jug pet history; http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Familiars. See how many jugs repeat with different skins? Also, take a look at their ready move list.......wow; I wonder how bst survived this long with pets like this; I mean, crafty had absolutely no damaging abilities. Yikes. Hopefully the next batch brings some excitement to bst; akin to the hippo announcement.