I think I can make something simple here:
Anything that is originally based off a real animal, with human like characteristics in fiction is anthropomorphic. Even if such character is considered a "new species" in that fictional universe because the first part still exist.
Otherwise, most fursonas and non-fursona furry characters aren't anthropomorphic.
If Nick Wilde was found in another universe and was made by nature in real life, that particular creature would not be anthropomorphic (but would still be very intelligent) because in that example, that's not made by anyone but nature in that universe, and of course isn't fiction. What about that?
I think I can make something simple here:
Anything that is originally based off a real animal, with human like characteristics in fiction is anthropomorphic. Even if such character is considered a "new species" in that fictional universe because the first part still exist.
Otherwise, most fursonas and non-fursona furry characters aren't anthropomorphic.
If Nick Wilde was found in another universe and was made by nature in real life, that particular creature would not be anthropomorphic (but would still be very intelligent) because in that example, that's not made by anyone but nature in that universe, and of course isn't fiction. What about that?
Account abandoned and probably will make a new anonymous account with no trace of evidence of it being me. I think it's justified.