What animals are valid for Paladin animal companions?

[Ranger_Lord]

Nowhere in the description of Divine Bond does it tell you what can use as a Paladin bonded mount. I always assumed it had to be a creature that is big enough for your character to ride (at least on size category larger) but it doesn't say so in any of the rules.

Can I select any animal that's a valid druid animal companion for a Paladin mount? Is there an official ruling on this anywhere?

[LazarX]

Pretty much as it says here.

The second type of bond allows a paladin to gain the service of an unusually intelligent, strong, and loyal steed to serve her in her crusade against evil. This mount is usually a heavy horse (for a Medium paladin) or a pony (for a Small paladin), although more exotic mounts, such as a boar, camel, or dog are also suitable.This mount functions as a druid's animal companion, using the paladin's level as her effective druid level. Bonded mounts have an Intelligence of at least 6.

This implies you don't get the full druid list.

[Ranger_Lord]

The word "usually" there is what bothers me.

[blahpers]

GM discretion.

[Dafydd]

Usually means most paladins pick up a Horse or Pony. Some odd balls get a boar or camel or dog.

GM may also allow certain other animal, but that is GM call.
If this is PFS, some scenarios give a boon that opens new animals up for those with a limited list (Axebeak and Owlbear are 2 I know)

[Nefreet]

Since the OP is a Pathfinder Society member, I'll post a link to THIS FAQ just in case his question is regarding a PFS character.