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Published: 2016-06-24 01:33:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 4193; Favourites: 85; Downloads: 0
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They're heeeeeeerrrrreeeee
And because I'm me, I'm posting chronologically
This is their newborn whelping picture, and then there'll be one or two during the first weeks, and then the litter sheet will be posted as their 'we're ready to go to new homes' image at around 10 weeks old.I feel like its a bit more organic, and more fun to just watch them grow up a little first, before you get an info sheet.
Does Six look happy with them? I think she's quite pleased XD
I used a colour wheel for the breeding but definitely had to chose the first roll - there was such a lovely variety of colours in it so it won hands down
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As for the puppies, Six and Mosswood...
Everyone was born healthy; all seven made it into the world, and Six is worn out but quite happy with herself and already being a doting mom. She was whelping through the night with Piper and Soraya staying up with her but there were no complications. Still, they'll have the vet out in the morning to check all of them over.
There's four solids; a liver, orange, cream and white; two abstracts and a collared irish. Both parents were liver based, so all of the puppies are, meaning the white is out of standard. They've so far left the puppies to start suckling and bond with Mom, so no sexes just yet. There's a couple of pups that are a bit larger, and a couple smaller, but no real runt or bully in the litter so far.
More info to come as we progress!
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And I can tell you right now this hasn't gone to plan at all. There's actually two I'm quite tempted to keep.
I'll spill on the theme soon, too
But right now its 2:30am and I need to go to sleep. Enjoy, guys!...
No refs used. Most of this was actually drawn weeks ago. I coloured the puppies in today and did a bit of resizing as well as scribbled in the whelping blanket, but the rest I did a while back.
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Comments: 63
Eeee, thank you
To be fair, I understand why people may age up their dogs quickly in RP - there's so many reasons. Some people just aren't comfortable drawing puppies before they've grown into their bodies; some people have specialities or showing interests that don't allow young dogs, and in the end, DARPG is about what you want to draw.
That said, much as I won't fuss if someone wants to immediately age up their dog, its something I personally don't like. As you say, puppyhood is an important stage, longer for some breeds than others, and it really does get glossed over in RP. Six - the mom - I got last year and she was only aged up to 2 about a month ago, but she has a collection of puppy pictures, and it was always my plan for her first litter to really get as natural a start as possible - whelping, and then a few images of their first weeks before they get a litter sheet to be sold. I adore drawing puppies (much as I need to improve) but mainly because I want them to be characters when they're sold, not just another design for someone to hoard
Anyway, shutting up
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I understand but i also do not understand, in DARPG there are so many things that are kept so strictly realistic but there are others that are not, and i think puppyhood is something real important to grow a rl dog so why wouldnt it be here too? showing and sporting your dogs is important but is it as important or is it just to get them to a high xp and then to retire them after a couple of quick breedings?, well its an debate that could never end hehe, im glad there are still kennels around that do like you 
Keep it up that way, its so much enjoyable, at least for me to see my dogs grow their personalities according to what suits them
You are very welcomed^^ yeah, the ones you can bear to part...it will be real hard ehhe i will be real interested in a puppy from your kennel so i will keep an eye
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(Sorry, this got way long...)I think, especially with TKC on dA, they're very focused on competition - hence the titles and such. You can show a puppy in some conformation events, so long as its between the right ages, but there's really not a lot out there for them if you want your art to qualify for something. There's the TKC puppy classes and a few other things, but not a lot, so if you want to draw your dog doing something that you can also put towards their skills/experience/whatever, the dog has to be old enough by TKC ruling to be able to hunt, dock dive, do agility or whatever else.
I agree with you; that puppyhood is a hugely important stage, and I also think its nice to do art of your dogs just for the sake of doing art - not to gain xp or anything, but just to draw them and say 'hey, look, he's snoozing on the sofa today'. But for a lot of people, they want their art to count towards something - and that's okay too. Its a game that is meant to be played in the way each individual wants.
And also, unlike with HARPG, there doesn't seem to be an actual governing body of DARPG. Many people sign up with TKC, but you can be a part of DARPG without following TKC rules. So there really isn't a rulebook as such for the game as a whole, even if that one group tend to stick to realism when it comes to titles, showing and breeding. But that's their group; they give you guidelines for shows that want to function under their rules, but no one is bound to do it. Similarly, some breeds may have rules about keeping puppies young for a real life week/month, but that's just for that breed. And much as I think its nice to see people draw their puppies and explore those first months, I'm also not going to be the person who tells someone that they can't age up their dog immediately if they want to, whatever their reason is. Its their choice and there's no rule that says they can't
But yep, personally, I'm in it for the characters, just as much as lovely designs. Character is important to me, definitely ^^ And exactly; their personalities are forming steadily each time I doodle them (or even just imagine what they're getting up to
Haha, yeah, I'm struggling. The more I draw them, the more I want to keep XD. Definitely keep an eye out for the final decisions!
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(its fine i dont mind at all hehe) THat is true and i agree, but not many people get them puppy titles or show their dogs in puppy stage but that is all to people's preferences like u mentioned.
There used to be the "doing art for the sake of it" but it seemed to gotten lost, me myself i love giving all of my dogs their own story, the best example is my boyΒ fav.me/d8150xl and it stopped because i did not update the journal but there is more to it. but its a game and everyone can choose the way to play it^
Agreed, and yeah its true you cant go telling people what to do with the puppies they adopt from you but you can always choose who is the best kennel to give them to unless once sold is sold for you. ofcourse we are here to have fun, and like i say i have times when i want to draw fluffy dogs or non fluffy dogs or out of the sudden i want to add a new story with other breeds that i know i wont be focus of but just because i want to and its fun and keeps the feel of it.
same here! im glad im not the only one ehehe
I definately will!!
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Yeah, that's when it comes down to preference - some people have no interest in drawing a puppy at classes. Fair enough. But at least they're there for the people who do - like me. I couldn't wait to get Six her puppy class qualification XD And yeah...over time everything becomes commericalised and its about what you can get out of it as much as it is what you put into it. Again, fair enough - its nice to feel you gained something from hours of drawing - but I do miss the old days of RP sometimes.
And yeah, for me, sold is sold. I don't believe in reclaims unless nothing of monetary value exchanged hands and the circumstances are really, really dire. Thankfully Wilties have an activity clause, and so long as I check over potential owners, I can't see they'll be neglected
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Agreed and respected yeah but i do also miss the old days of rp.. and okay ehhe i do depending on who am i giving off... oh i see^^
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Not right now, no. I'm still working out who I want to keep, so when the litter sheet is posted, all the info on who is up for sale will be there
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No such thing as too cute XD Thanks!!
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That seems to be the consensus
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YouΒ΄re welcome ^^
(reminds me, need to draw my stable dogs as well xD two rough collies, 1 afghane hound and..uh...one fluffy...shame on me xD )
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(Haha, my stable dogs don't get as much attention now as they used to. I used to doodle them periodically on the farm, but now they tend to get a passing mention in the stories. Lakewood has a Sheltie cross with dependency issues, An insane Dalmatian, A cheeky Cavalier KC spaniel, An ancient and partially deaf JR terrier and a young cocker spaniel
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definetely never boring xD
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Can't have that XD
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Sometimes me too
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Eeeeeeeeeh
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I just had to say...epic right there...a firy voob....lmao
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... I'm tempted to change it now that you've pointed it out, but just because of that, I think I'll classily walk away unless TD wants it edited xD
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Oh my goodness she already looks like the perfect mama. What a gorgeous bunch of babies!!
Congrats Six <3
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Doesn't she?
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Ah they're too cute!! I love the look on Six's face, maybe the happiest I've ever seen her, haha. Motherhood suits her well, and I love how you draw puppies. I'm slightly envious about the white....but I have my own plan to breed one so I just need to remind myself to be patient. The little liver with white on his belly is my second fav. Can't wait to see the next few pics, I love the idea of getting to see them age rather than just posting the litter sheet.
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Eeeeeeh
Haha, I didn't expect a white (probably should have figured it was at least possible, since Six carries it, but there you are) that one was a nice surprise
And I'm glad you like the idea of seeing them develop a little before the litter sheet. I've not seen it done and I wasn't too sure how it would go down, but its something I've wanted to do from the start - just more natural and true to life, I think, and hopefully get people following them along a bit before they're ready for homes ^^
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She does! It's this peaceful kinda happy that I can't really describe.Β
I don't think you're gonna have any trouble with people following them, there's already quite a few. I can just imagine people sitting at their computers, eyes peeled for days, waiting for you to post the next update, just itching to get a hold of one of these babs.
To be honest I'm just looking forward to the pics of the pups growing up. Gonna throw my hat in early (that's an expression right? Now I'm unsure...) cause the puppies are adorable but i have sooo many other wilties, plus the only one I'd really want is the white and I'm guessing you're probably gonna keep him/her. Again, I have a plan, I can keep my cool
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I'm so glad that came across
And haha, yes, I've noticed a few people interested
Same here, though - I just want to draw them as a litter for a little bit and enjoy them growing up before I have to think about letting any go (sad, sad day). And I think it's 'throw in the towel' but hat works too. Cooler, really XD. I get what you mean; sometimes, no matter how adorable, you just have to be good and say no. (and yeah, I'm almost certainly keeping the white, and its looking like I'll hang onto one of the abstracts, too). Good luck sticking to your guns
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This picture is adorable!
Your art is tempting me to join the Kennel Club q-qΒ
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Thank you!!
And wow, I had no idea my art had that kind of sway XD if it looks like something your interested in, definitely do it! Everything is at your own pace and there's all kinds of skill levels so everyone can just have fun with it. If you create your own dogs from existing, real world breeds, no one can tell you what to do, or how often to do it (some created breeds have rules, though). And if you're totally new to it, the TKC group has lots of info on how to play, but for a more condensed crash course, you can check out Nev's one on the Wiltshire-Spaniel home page
Whether you decide to or not, thanks for the comment and its wonderful to know my work is tempting you to it ^^
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You're welcome ^-^
And thank you for that! If I get hooked on it I'll definitely join ovo
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Oooh, the orange! I know the feeling
Sadly, much as I crave a solid orange myself, I'd rather it wasn't related to any of my starter dogs, but I was so happy when I rolled for one - I have such a soft spot for them
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How can I get one of these babs for real though XD
I need that orange bae sooooo hard XD
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Right now there's no guarantees. I'm still finalising designs and deciding which ones I want to keep and not taking reserves just yet. The ones that I don't will then be going up for sale, but its likely at least a couple will be auctions (art or point) rather than first come, first serve. I know a lot of people have expressed interest in these puppies, so I'm trying to give people as much opportunity as I can.
The best I can say is to keep a look out for future art and info on them. When the litter sheet is posted, that will have all the final details for who's being sold, who isn't and how to get one
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Thank you!
You should totally make a tag sheet for your litters!
I would be on that biz soooo fast!
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No problem
And sorry for my complete n00bness, butΒ - A tag sheet? What is that exactly? I've not heard the term, but it could be I know it as something else
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A tag sheet is for people who really like your stuff
You just put this in each litter, import or "adoptable" submission;
Tag List
:dev(Insert username) :
It basically just notifys whoever is in your tag list whenever you post something they can buy/adopt
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Oh! I see - thanks for that!
Yeah, I've never done something like that, mainly because I've never been in a position where it would be warranted. I've only done a few dog/cat adoptables before, and a handful of horses (no pedigree, character or game relevance, just designs). This is the first litter I've ever bred in DARPG, and I'm not really planning to become a huge breeder in the game.
I'm not sure its something I'll do. In some ways I think its more fair if I just post litters and people find them when they find them, rather than having a handful of people who get a heads up. But I'll see how I go. If I decide to, I'll post something so people can sign up, and you're welcome to remind me to put your name on then ^^
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BTW I love your art XD
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These pups are beautiful! 
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Thank you so much! Haha, fingers crossed for that! I'm sure I'll be very picky about it XD
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"I feel like its a bit more organic, and more fun to just watch them grow up a little first, before you get an info sheet. "
THIS.
THIS IS PERFECT. I'll totaly do just like you for my first GSD litter ! Plus you build expectation and the soon-to-be owners will see the pups grow, just like we do for normal pups ! Aaah I remember when I got my cutiepie, watching the litter grow, I wanted a female, they were all females... Which one will be mine ??? That was so excitiiiing 
Do you know which one you'll keep ?
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Exactly that! I'm all about the story telling and the characters, so I really wanted to actually share it in the right order. You don't always know the puppies sexes the night they're born. You can't always see all their markings. And its very hard to know what they're like until they're at least old enough to open their eyes. So this is fun for me; trickle feeding information as you'd naturally get it. And yes - it totally builds up expectation and hopefully people get invested in them as characters, not just to hoard designs
It will be really cool to see you do it with your litter, too ^^
And that's adorable!
As for these guys...I'm really, really toying with keeping two. Almost certainly the white and possibly one of the abstracts. We'll see how attached I get as I go XD
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