Whers, or Watch-whers are dragon-like creatures in the fantasy series Dragonriders of Pern. In comparison to the majestic dragons that were the end result of Kitti Ping's genetic experimentation, whers are deformed and stunted. They were designed by Wind Blossom in an attempt to further her mother's work. From The Dragonlover's guide to Pern, Second edition, by Jody Lynn Nye with Anne McCaffrey.