Thank you all for continuing with your suggestions!
My idea of anthro is well suited by the doll Evelien posted:
So: Round feline eyes, and catty mouth, plus a body entirely white (and that cuts off any Barbie). Paws are good but not indispensable.
But I don't feel myself inclined for a resin doll at this moment, so I'm confirmed in the intention to buy a "Create a Monster" kit with the white she-wolfs, even if she has the face-molding of a girl. Maybe in future I'll buy a cat-resin doll too, (they are adorable!) but for now the vinyl Monster option is okay.