Some Of Our Common Predators:
Black Dragon
The largest predator in the Empire, and probably the most dangerous. If you are seen by one it will probably be one of the last things you see. Fortunately they keep to themselves, when they aren't hunting for food, which they only do once every few days, they tend to stay in their caves, sleeping.
Griffins
Similar to the Gryphons, but much larger and much more intelligent, almost sentient. It is not uncommon for Nobles and other people of wealth to have them captured and trained as a sort of watchdog. And they have even been trained to allow people to ride on them. The Supreme Ruler keeps a pack in his kennels.
Green Dragon
The second largest predator in the Empire, just a little smaller than the Black Dragon, the Green Dragon is much more peaceful, and there are legends of them being held as pets, which given their mostly docile nature is believable. They will defend themselves however, and are quite capable of doing so.
Eire Wolf
The largest breed of Wolf in the Empire, about 12% larger than the Snow Wolf. It has been domesticated and is used to guard Noble Drow houses and any other beings that can afford them, along with other uses such as hunting. The Supreme Ruler has a pack of them in his kennels, he uses them when he hunts. As seen here, they are sometimes armored.