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Published: 2017-01-16 22:32:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 15068; Favourites: 810; Downloads: 226
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Spike Day is here, and I've spent most of it travelling... But I made it home in time to scramble to get something up in celebration of our favorite dragon-sometimes-dog!Just had time to do a simple portrait (or two) in honor of him, but I had to do both because as much as I prefer the main show, I really kind of like the design of Puppy Spike. It does kind of break my brain trying to find meaning in their connection though, especially now that they're two separate characters. I mean, one is a dragon who is the celebrated hero of the Crystal Empire, was briefly Dragon Lord Spike, and is connected to most of the movers and shakers in the world of Equestria... while the other is a dog. A talking dog, sure... but it feels like EQG Spike is really lagging behind his counterpart. And considering the comparative lifespans of both species, he really doesn't have the time to waste sleeping and licking himself.
Still, any Spike is a warm and loyal companion to his Twilight and has saved her from falling to her worst habits, so Kudos to the little purple guy. Would that we all could have such a stalwart friend in our lives.
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Spike is underrated even by the writers themselves.
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Spike is mainly underrated by the fans misinterpretting his episodes.
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Still, any Spike is a warm and loyal companion to his TwilightLike the picture your profile pic is from
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Is till don'e get why spike get turned into a dog. Seriously It is demeaning! Great picture though.
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Yeah, the dog thing never made sense. Or the high school thing. Or pretty much the whole EG. Anyway, Spike is awesome no matter what and this is a fantastic piece of art. 10/10.
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Spike looks pretty awesome in both forms, so cheerful and friendly yet also a bit proud. Of course he has reason to be, but we hope he's learned to keep that in check. Anyway, you did an excellent job on the cute dragon and the lovely dog version. They're very lively and full of depth and charm. Even Owlowiscious looks to be a little affectionate for Number One. Also, nice job using the nighttime lighting also as a spotlight for Spike and Spike. The shadows are pretty good except that the ladder's falls too evenly across the irregular shapes on the bookshelves. (Though I totally understand it would be a major pain to work out the lighting angles for every edge and book.)
It's a lovely little scene that pays tribute to all forms of assistance that Twilight Sparkles can always rely upon. Thanks for sharing.
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I like this style. It is like it has been made with...uh...what is the name? XD
...awkward.
Aaaaanyways! I love the picture XD
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This came out looking so adorable
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Hey there. Excellent fanart. :-D Professional quality stuff. :-D
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Ahh, puppy!Spike looks so soft and cuddly in your style 
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I note that he's more often being hugged by Fluttershy these days, so you may have to get in line.
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Hehe. Ah wonder what a dog version of me would look like.... eh, probably a ghetto Balto... (8/
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There are far worse looks to sport!
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Ghetto Balto is stinkin lit! Twiley can go eat an egg!! >8E
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My dog would probably find a lot in my life about which to make sarcastic comments.
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yeah like Snoopy with a little bit of Hobbes and Garfield XD
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I Like Spike in Both Dragon and Dog Forms
but Hopefully in the Newer Seasons of MLP They'll give Spike Horns and Wings
I'm not against how Spike looks already but Dragon's normally have Two Horns and Two Wings
True back at the Equestria Games he Leveled Up His Fire Power to Melt that Ice Cloud saved
The Crystal Pony's
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I'm curious if they have a reason in-show for his lack of wings.
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well if Spike did had wings he wouldn't need to hop on the pegasi's backs
been giving Rainbow Dash more challeng in races
it be easier for him to pick up books for twilight no longer needing the latter
plus he would visit Ember more often and he wouldn't need to walk so far as he would simply Fly to her.
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Great one, and yeah, Spike's one of my favorite characters from the series.
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Thanks! And yes, the show would be far less without him.
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The stereo effect of it all could be trouble!
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The dragon and puppy versions of Spike are so cool.
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Every now and then I wonder why people in EQG don't react to him being a green and purple dog, but then I remember what everyone else there looks like.
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Puppies are good at evoking that kind of reaction.
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I do as well! I'd love to see him used more, especially with Twilight.
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Well, the whole world is suffering from the same problem. Canterlot has been downgraded from fantastical capital city on the mountain to high school, all four princesses have taken serious nerfs, and even Granny Smith went from pioneer farmsteader and matriarch to lunch lady. As far as I can tell, the only one who is better off on the flip side is Vinyl Scratch. Oh wait, that's not even true anymore after Slice of Life, huh...
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