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Oh I realize the variations. :3 I wasn't going by preference on the weight, but even with dogs who are thicker build it should be ascending instead of descending. <br /> I do love it either way, was just offering some input. ^_^<br /> (also some people will claim a dog is just thick because parts of their body look good but others don't, different dogs carry their fat in different areas. )<br /> <br /> If I were going off personal preference a lot of other things would be said. :P But I understand everyone's taste is different. <br /> <br /> I'm excited :3
Posted on 07-21-2011 at 3:50 PM
Eek! I'm so excited! Does anyone know exactly when they're coming out? At roll over maybe? Yes, I have to stay up until roll over (roll over is 2 AM in my time).
Posted on 07-21-2011 at 9:42 AM
Well, it's certainly not intended to be overweight, and I've seen Pit Bulls that are built a little thicker than others. Dogs are like people that way, they might all be the same breed, but you still get plenty variants within the breed from coat to build to personality, etc. <3 But I understand you have your preferences, which is okay. :}
Posted on 07-21-2011 at 1:01 AM
I understand.<br /> <br /> However with the stomach that is considered overweight :x <br /> <br /> Vets want to see a scoop. I'm not really worried about muscle but I'd prefer somewhat of a scoop as I dislike having overweight dogs. Makes me feel bad :(
Posted on 07-21-2011 at 12:57 AM
Celest,I based the pose on seeing lots and lots of photos of the breed in this type of pose. I understand everyone has a preference, and that I can't make everyone 100% happy all of the time. X} The belly straightens out rather than scooping up because I wanted the breed to look nice and healthy rather than just scrawny and covered in muscles. Not that there's anything wrong with that look, but I was going for a happy medium between "lanky and athletic" and " stocky and thick" since I know a lot of people prefer one shape or the other, so I just tried to bring the two together for a balanced look. :P
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 10:54 PM
Just wanted to add a few things if you don't mind. :3<br /> <br /> A "show dog stance" would be completely stacked, "squared off" with feet lined up next to each other. <br /> They aren't stacked like GSDs<br /> <br /> This dog is stacked and in a show. She's also a Grand Champion in conformation just for reference.<br /> http://www.matrixkennels.com/reloaded/1_598.jpg<br /> <br /> And there should be a tuck between the rib cage and legs. It looks more like it goes in a straighter line. But it should be rib cage then a scoop up. <br /> Sort of like this(this dog is also stacked)<br /> http://www.matrixkennels.com/Trinityb4ADBAsmall.jpg
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 10:13 PM
There really should be a triple bone special. I'd even donate, if there is one, to get my pit customs.
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Posted on 07-20-2011 at 6:05 PM
Oh man, I have the cutest picture ever of my Boxer puppy with his ears taped and tongue lolling. Not the same breed, I know, but he could still be a reference XD -- http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/Kaeliface/KeenanGrins.jpg -- OK, maybe he looks a little manic there, haha.
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Posted on 07-20-2011 at 5:37 PM
I plan to, Larth! :D And omg, taped/wrapped ears would be hilarious and cute. XD
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 5:05 PM
Well then Carni, when you do the puppies, -totally- do them open-mouthed with the lolling tongue out the side. :P And for the "cropped" option, I'd adore seeing the taping, instead of magically-fully-healed cropped ears. :D
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 4:59 PM
The open mouth would've looked beyond cute xD (can picture a tongue hanging out of the side of the mouth with a silly grin. ha ha)
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 4:52 PM
Thank you for your input, Larth. I did look at many ref photos as well as videos of the breed, as well as the written standards and based things on everything at my disposal. The pose is as it is because it's a very typical show pose of the breed. The rose ears are intentional, to help show that the dog is supposed to be focused and alert, rather than pensive or frightened, as ears tilted/relaxed down made it look (I did several sketch tweaks through the sketching process to see what looked best, and the sketch also went through rounds of critique by the art team). I could have overcome that by giving the dog an open mouth and big happy grin, but as I've seen several people comment that I apparently draw open-mouthed dogs too much, I steered away from that. X}<br /> <br /> All in all, everyone's entitled to personal preference, I'm just glad that despite any minor complaints people seem to be happy with the new breed. <3
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 4:41 PM
The art looks GREAT!! But I must say besides the perfection the back leg that's forward and bent is supposed to look the same as the other almost like how halter horses are shown.<br /> <br /> Here's an image to help describe what I'm talking about. http://dogbreedinfocenter.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=93307965<br /> <br /> It shows strength and excellence of the breed. front paw straight forward back legs stretched back all pretty. Just one thing to point out. ^-^ but it looks great otherwise! I know how hard/long it must've been to draw them. The eyes look good as well he/she looks calm instead of out of control and wild which is comforting to me. xP Anyways, 'sides the leg, I love it!
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 4:36 PM
I love the new breed, and I'm definitely going to be getting some - but there are a couple of things I'd like to point out, if I may?<br /> <br /> The back legs... something seems off about them. As if the far one is at an awkward, unbalanced angle, or the close one is hyper-extended. It throws me off. I mean, if the dog was posed like that for a specific purpose (to stretch the closer body of the dog to show muscle tone, but pull in the far leg to show mobility), then I can take it or leave it.<br /> The thing that bothers me the absolute most though.. is the natural ears.<br /> I was hoping they'd be a bit wider, or set a tiny bit further out on the head. As it looks now, it looks like they have rose ears, as opposed to drop ears (the tips bent down, like Collies). I understand that a lot of the google images you see do have these, they are actually only at that 'angle' when the dog is curious about something/something has the dog's immediate attention, and even then, the eartips tend to be a little further down, and pointed a little more outwardly (see here: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/dogbreeds/photos/americanpitbullterriersf6.jpg | http://www.puppyparadise.com/images/Breeds/american-pit-bull-terrier-0002.jpg | http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier_-_Seated.jpg/220px-American_Pit_Bull_Terrier_-_Seated.jpg | http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images23/AmericanPitbullTerrierKoda3Months.jpg)<br /> <br /> I know the images are done, and that everyone else probably thinks it's all perfect, and I'm wrong and horrible for saying anything, but.... just my $0.02 - I'll be cropping all my pibbles anyway. :P
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 3:43 PM
Whoa, Geist, I think you're overreacting just a tiny bit. I always thought the definition of "derpy" was "silly looking"? At least, that's how I always used it. <br />
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 3:31 PM
Eesu, saying the "eyes are a bit derpy" has terrible implications (such as, it sounds like you're saying the dog looks like it has Down Syndrome).. please don't do that. It's more than a little offensive, for the most awful reasons. If you dislike the art, state specifically why, please?
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 1:40 PM
Yay, you did a great job Carni! Although I'm partial to ADBA style Pit Bulls. They look like well drawn UKC style Pit bulls. I love em'
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 12:28 PM
To those who brought up the Pitbull vs. Pit Bull issue, don't worry, I've already fixed it. :}
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 12:02 PM
O_o I didn't catch that. But yeah Maggs is right, they're a space between Pit and Bull<br /> American Pit Bull Terrier<br /> <br /> http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AmericanPitBullTerrierRevisedNovember12008<br /> <br /> Just sayin' that because I'd imagine it would be a pain to change the name when they're already out o.o
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 7:45 AM
I gotta start saving up for a pit bull! I secretly LOVE this breed. But I am sure EVERYONE in my family diss agree, due to the reason they where bred.
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 7:40 AM
Normally I hate the cropped look of Pits but you have used the older breed not todays overbred thick dogs. I love it and now plan on getting several Pits. Thank you so much.
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 6:13 AM
Looks amazing, I love the stance and everything! I can't wait to make a "Bella", she's on my profile.
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Posted on 07-20-2011 at 4:23 AM
Ohhh, YAY!!!! I can't wait i love pitbulls the rock i can't wait to get one!!!
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 2:37 AM
Posted on 07-20-2011 at 12:27 AM
I honestly did not intend to buy a pitty, but the art is too darn cute to resist! <3
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iBlackWolf
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Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:16 PM
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:01 PM
YAY!!!!!!!!!!! iv been wating so long to see a new dog breed post im so happy and the pits are sooooooooooooo cute!XD
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 7:46 PM
NO!! I still need 5 bones to get my custom! Hey, Alacrity staff people, you know what's a good idea? Do a triple bone special tomorrow to promote the buying of custom pitbulls!
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Love it!! <3<br /> <br /> Happy early Birthday, Kael! <br /> <br /> My birthday is a day after Kael's <3
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Posted on 07-19-2011 at 3:59 PM
Oh wow!, the lineart looks really cool!. The Dogs look beautiful, and like all the other dog linearts, it looks like the real dogs. The artist did such a great job on the lineart!
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 3:58 PM
Amazing, as always. :) And I thought the pitties would be..(censored XD). XD I'll buy one, and thanks for the update! <3
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Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:27 AM
Wow, I really like them. :o It's the first of the new breeds I've liked since Hel left. Amazing job on them, I'll probably be getting some pitties after I reach my goal with my shepherds. :D
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:22 AM
I love them! Thanks for showing us :) I am saving up 20K for a male and female :) Hopefully I get one =^ ^=<br /> *<br /> ()
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:09 AM
<3 Carni, awesome Ukc style APBT :D
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:08 AM
Awesome preview love them both. Something tells me people wnt be buying things with bones right now lol
Posted on 07-19-2011 at 8:08 AM
Oh lord. That looks beautiful. Oh jeeze. Can't wait.
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