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Brillyent-Blondie β And then there were 3
Published: 2013-07-16 07:59:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 5380; Favourites: 185; Downloads: 0
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Kai- Male Canadian Cross fox done by MidnightWolfDesigns
Kitara- Female Pale Red fox done by
Kiba- Female Cherry Red fox done by
I like seeing the unique style of each artist in their mount!
**Note: I did not kill these foxes! They are soft mount taxidermy foxes. If you do not like taxidermy, that's fine- but if that's the case please be respectful and keep your comments to yourself. Thanks!**
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Ugh Kai is to die for! <3 To handsome for words!
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I am so head-over-heels in love with Kai! I wish I could afford a soft mount fox
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brillyent killed my parents-with her awesomness
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kitara is my absolute favorrriitteee fox soft mount <3 i love her!
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Thanks so much!!!Β She has such a regal look about her and she's such a lovely shade of blonde
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God I love all three of them! XD That cherry is a beauty.
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Thank you 
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Whoa, love the extreme variation in the reds! And they all have such character too
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Thank you much!Β And man, me too!Β The variation in fur color and texture fascinates me- no two are exactly alike!
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I was thinking the same thing. I am very involved in the bone and taxidermy community but I only use animals that died naturally in my work. These foxes look like they suffered on a ranch before being killed for fur. Also, hunting for "population control" is not respectable either. It's basically human justification for killing either to keep predators off of their property or for killing only for fur.Β
Also, I see you are studying bio! I am in biological anthropology! We should chat sometime.
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FYI all of these foxes were wild caught, not ranch raised 
The cross is from Canada, the pale red from Montana, and the cherry red from Pennsylvania. Β I'm assuming you think they are ranch raised because of the differences in fur color/texture, but they are each naturally occurring variants, more common in the region from which each came. *THE MORE YOU KNOW*Β
And just because you don't agree with something doesn't necessarily mean it's not respectable 
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Source?
No need for sarcasm, there.
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From the taxidermists who acquired the pelts and mounted them. Β They each obtain pelts from various sources- some wild caught, some ranched. Β Each one of these pelts was originally from a wild caught fox from the origins I mentioned in the previous comment. Β I like knowing where my animals came from
And I wasn't being sarcastic- Β just being real
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Suspiciously snarky comment seems suspiciously snarky... but I'll respond to it anyway, just in case you genuinely are curious
To my knowledge, they were all taken by hunters or trappers for population control in their respective places of origin.Β
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I was genuinely curious, thanks. But how can you stand not having a sure knowledge of how they were killed?
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Honestly, they would have died anyway; death is part of the natural cycle of life.Β I have no doubts that the hunters who took them took them in the most quick, efficient, and humane manner possible.Β
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I really hope so
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I absolutely do not like the idea of animals suffering either, which is why I am glad they were taken quickly, without time to feel any suffering or pain. Honestly, it's the whole idea behind euthanasia with our pets- if they have a terminal and painful condition that will not improve, many people feel the most humane thing is to take the pet and be with him/her as his/her suffering is ended quietly, quickly, and painlessly.Β That doesn't change the fact that it is an immensely painful process for the pet owner, but they do it out of love for their pet.
Even in the animal world, animals kill each other.Β Wolves hunt caribou for food.Β Male lions will kill a female's cubs in a pride if he wins a fight with the previous residing male.Β Male deer and other large male horned ungulates can and do mortally wound each other in battle during the rut season- which often ends in a death that is slow and painful (bleeding out, bacterial infection, etc.) unless a predator comes along and puts the poor thing out of it's misery.Β These are just a few examples.
My childhood cat was actually killed very ferociously by some neighborhood dogs that had escaped; they came onto our property and ripped him in half.Β My mom heard the initial barking/hissing and was unfortunate enough to witness this happen, but it was too late by the time she got outside (and let me tell you, she got out there FAST).Β I was really upset about this for a really long time, but in the end I found comfort in the fact that he went quickly, and therefor did not feel too much pain.Β He was an older cat and he had had a long, beautiful life with us.Β I wish his death could have been more peaceful, but I am glad that it was at least fast and not drawn out like some sort of painful malignant cancer.
As for your point on humans killing humans is considered murder, but humans killing animals is not, I suppose it has to do with man's history and tradition. Our ancestors hunted their own food, and in colder climates furbearing animals were hunted for their insulating coats.Β Today, our society is very far removed from that- we have someone else slaughter and package our cows and pigs for us, we buy already made garments and blankets.Β We work for our things today by having a job that gives us money so we can pay people to both prepare and stock these things for us- not by going out and getting them/preparing them ourselves.Β Many people have lost connection to the outdoors, nature, and the natural cycle of life.Β If you were stuck in some remote wilderness area in Alaska, your views on hunting might change- they'd have to if you wanted to survive
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So gorgeous. My canadian red fox Β is almost the same color as the middle one.
Love the faces.
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That's awesome!!Β I absolutely adore pale reds, you don't see too many of them!! The light strawberry blondish colored ones are my favorite
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and forgot to input............you need to get a silver from Leslie.......collection is incomplete with out a silver fox.......or one from Leslie so why not a silver fox from Leslie LOL
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YES!Β That is exactly what I was thinking 
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hahahaha amazing the different mounts by different people can vary so much. I know I seen Kaities work in person and I really want to get some of my fox done in poseable one of these days. actually amazes me how she can mount a un-mountable fox like its nothing.Β shes fun to hang out with too!
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and one of these days I want to get a fox from SkinnedFawx. would love for her to do my one my ranchies
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ah, again I really hope you like your fox, if you have any concerns or suggestions please let me know. I'm all ears on how I can do things better!!! I always worry someone might not be as satisfied as they should or need to be.
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Oh I know!!! I absolutely love it, and feel so lucky to have 3 awesome foxes done by 3 amazing people each with their own style!! 
And yes, I would love to see that!!Β Didn't she mount up a little ranched burgundy from you a while back that she got in a trade? Tiny thing, but came out beautifully!!Β She would do some bomb-ass work with a big fluffed butt ranchie monster no doubt
I absolutely adore Kitara!!Β Was so excited to get her home- Her coloration is my favorite of the 3, IT MATCHES MY HAIR 
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Wow, they are all so gorgeous! These are some really well done foxes
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Thank you!! Much respect to those who brought them "back to life"~ Their creators are all very talented for sure!
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You're welcome! I hope to have such a gorgeous fox in my collection one day, it's just the issue of finding someone able to ship outside of the US :/
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Yeah no kidding!! I hope you are able to too!Β Shipping laws are harsh!
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I was actually talking to SkinnedFawxTaxidermy Β about it, and asked if she could possible make one for me if I had someone in the US who could ship it overseas, which they agreed to. So it might not be impossible after all
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I hope to own one of Nemi's one day. They are all so beautiful.
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I hope you are able to too!!Β He's got a great style that is all his own
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He definitely does! I haven't decided what color I want. I love your Pale but I love reds too. I like cross foxes but I am very picky about the color.
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So many colors to pick from!!! Pale reds are beautiful, I absolutely adore Kitara's color but haven't seen too many like her! And one thing I love about cross foxes is the variation~ it's like not a single two of them are exactly alike!Β Good luck deciding and finding what you want
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I know this is probably inappropriate, but Kai's got all the bitches.
Just kidding, they are all amazing soft mounts. I'm happy to see some from midnightwolfdesigns, because I am buy a custom male silver fox from her! ^^
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LOL
You only speak the truth~ He gets allllll the foxy ladiez with those rugged good looks of his 
And thank you!! I'm excited for you to get your mount from her~ Katie's work is fantastic!! You will not be disappointed!Β
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Thanks!! I am soo excited. I've been asking around for opinions on her work, and it's all been good! ^^ Also, that was the first thing that came to mind when I saw your picture
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Yes, her work is beautiful, congratulations in advance!!
& lol~ I should have put Kai in the middle!Β I think I was inadvertently arranging them in order of descending fluffiness when I took the photo 
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Thanks!!
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And I know! The climates are so different, and the fur gets all weird. XP
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All 3 are beautifully done!Β 3 amazing artists and 3 amazing foxes!
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Thanks Leslie!!Β I feel like I'm missing one from YOU!!
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You're very welcome! 
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No problem!! 
Did you hurt your own eye or did one of the fox's eyes get damaged while mounting??Β Hopefully the latter, wouldn't want you to be in any pain!
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Lol!Β I'll have it up next week sometime; I'm working on it right now actually!
I hurt my own eye; not sure what happened to it but it was so horribly sore and red as a beet! 
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Three artists, three distinctly different faces.Β Each of them correct but not the same.Β I am to the point where I can name the artist by the face almost every time.Β You have three fantastic examples no doubt!
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Thank you much
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I am starting to notice Katie does her ears a bit different, Nemi's noses are his trademark, and a few other differences that I'm able to pick up on.Β Yes, you'll have to add one of Leslies to the crew.
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Yes, they all have differences characteristic to them with the ears, snouts, and eyes!Β I love it.Β And agreed on adding one from Leslie- I'm hoping she'll put up an Alaskan Silver pre-made one of these days~ it'd be the perfect addition!Β Common color and location variations of the wild red fox
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I wonder if she has any in her freezers?Β I know she has lots of good stuff!
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