Heraldic Beasts?

[Bugbear]

The Scottish Register of arms act of 1672 came up as I got entangled in the discussion about ten threads back, so I'm posting this link.

The Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland - UK Heraldry

,I can see, according to cajunscot's link, we have a long history of heraldry over here in the now U.S., along with some of our own distinct traditions.
I will keep in mind that we have our own heraldic customs and traditions over here when reading about armorial related issues in the U.S; it didn't sound that way in some of what I have read on the forum.

My interest in this is as an artist, JerseyLawyer, I wouldn't want to cross any lines, so thanks.

* I'm trying to remember exactly what my parents bought, but it was supposed to represent all people with that last name. It had a red shield, so I guess it was arms.