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Published: 2012-10-05 22:23:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 1434; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 0
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Description My parents raised Rhodesian Ridgebacks when I was growing up. One year for my birthday, I was given my choice of the litter to raise as my own dog. He was my first "baby" and will always hold a special place in my heart. Although he has passed on now, I decided to draw/create my HARPG Stable pet in honor of him. I chose to make his breed, color, markings and name in honor of my precious dog, BearPaws.

Here is a snapshot of an old photoalbum I found; showing his parents on the left page, and images of him with his huge white paws on the right page:
i82.photobucket.com/albums/j26…

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Name: Bear Paws
Barn Name: Bear
Gender: Male
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Age: 1 year
Personality: Playful and inquisitive; Bear is still a puppy at heart and is developing his personality - but he shows no fear, approaches people and animals alike with enthusiasm and wonder. Enjoys cuddling with Ciara; is a quick learner; and is fond of playing games.



Another attempt at cell-shading (feel free to provide critiques and tips).
Bear and Art © ReQuay
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Comments: 12

ArcticNomad [2016-11-20 13:15:51 +0000 UTC]

Awww so cute  I love how you did those wrinkles!

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ReQuay In reply to ArcticNomad [2016-11-20 14:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.  <3  And thanks for the faves, too.

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ArcticNomad In reply to ReQuay [2016-11-21 16:31:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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AmazonaTifon-12 [2012-12-09 17:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is beatiful!

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ReQuay In reply to AmazonaTifon-12 [2012-12-10 05:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! And thanks for the 's too!

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Tattered-Dreams [2012-12-07 18:19:12 +0000 UTC]

I only just realised this guy is a Rhody One of my uncles on my dad's side used to have a gorgeous Rhody puppy called Aslan. He was huge, even at 6 months old, and had an amazing sense of humour ^^

Bear (is he called that for short?) is adorable - everyone should know a Rhodesian Ridgeback at some point in their lives

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2012-12-08 01:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, Bear is short for Bear Paws. Not the most original name I know... but what can I say, the RL dog he is created from was named when I was still a kid. I was amazed at his ginormous puppy feet as a child, which seemed even bigger with his huge white socks, so the name stuck.

I agree, everyone should know a RR at some point in their lives. Although mine has been gone for quite a while now, I will mine always.

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2012-12-08 01:39:52 +0000 UTC]

Its a better name than my first attempts XD - I had a goldfish called - yes - Goldie.

I do love tiny puppies with massive paws Dalmatians don't seem to have that so much, though, and they're my favourite breed by far.

My mum doesn't do dogs at all, so I've never had one myself, but I've had all sorts of small animals, and my aunt had a border collie when me and my cousin were growing up, and they definitely stay with you long after they pass on ^^

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monymay14 [2012-10-07 03:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh he is so fantastic, you did such a great job on him!!!!

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ReQuay In reply to monymay14 [2012-10-08 16:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks hun! Nice to have a piece of him again... so to speak.

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EspressoShots [2012-10-06 07:17:09 +0000 UTC]

OMG! this is so Adorable!

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ReQuay In reply to EspressoShots [2012-10-08 16:11:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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