thrushcross

Sorry for the lack of art, guys. Exams are looming, I work two jobs, and I am sick as a dog. I'm hardly home long enough to change into comfortable clothes before I collapse. I'll get my new babies the art they deserve asap!

I'm just not happy with my recent art! Lining in Gimp is horrific, and all of my pieces look rushed and slapped together, even when I spend hours on them. They're not as consistent as I would like. I'm going to try working with PS and Sai and see what I like. I'm not excited to learn new programs, but it's necessary at this point!

Look out for some improvement, hopefully.

I should have a new series of Elvish Hound imports available this week! I'm going to complete between 3 - 10 males and females, and I might even do a litter. These will be available for points and art (some will be for one or the other).

I'm also creating a group for my hounds - you don't have to own an Elvish Hound to join!
Updates coming soon. (:

I've already created it and made an avatar, but I'm looking for some help and feedback (and perhaps an admin to help me out?).
Currently, all I have is a folder for male dogs, a folder for female dogs, and a folder for teams.

I'm still trying to write rules and guidelines.
Should there be a weight/height limit to restrict tiny breeds?
Or should I allow teams of a dozen Yorkies as long as they aren't pulling a person? What exactly designates a "team"? These are the questions I'm trying to answer. For now, I think there will be a weight limit.

There are the dog breeds typically used to pull sleds:

Alaskan Husky is not a breed, but a category or type of dog.
Alaskan Malamute was originally bred to be used as an Alaskan sled dog. It is generally a large and domesticated dog.
Canadian Inuit Dog is an Arctic breed and is considered to be the oldest and rarest of the remaining purebred indigenous domestic canines.
Chinook is a rare New England sled dog breed of "in-between" type, neither a sprinter nor an endurance freighter; the original lead dog "Chinook" on whom the breed is based was a mixture from working sled dog lines and of a more mastiff-type build than most sled dogs, and the breed varies in appearance much more than most sled dog breeds and often superficially resembles a yellow German Shepherd Dog mix.
Eurohound is a crossbred dog, a mix between the Alaskan Husky and the Pointer. It has both the Alaskan Husky's sledding ability and the Pointer's enthusiasm and athleticism. It is one of the most formidable sprint-racing sled dogs in the world.
Greenland Dog is a large breed of husky-type dog kept as a sled dog and also used for hunting polar bear and seal.
Greyster sled dog type bred in Norway.
Labrador Husky was bred as a strong, fast, working sled dog and originated in Canada.
Mackenzie River Husky is built for heavy freighting in single file through deep snow. Less a specific breed than a certain set of varieties of sled dog types from a specific geographic area, a mix of Arctic and subarctic sled dogs.
Sakhalin Husky is rarely used and usually lives in Japan.
Samoyed is a pure or mostly-white dog that was used for herding reindeer as well as pulling sleds.
Seppala Siberian Sleddog is active and energetic, sharing the same ancestral base as the Siberian Husky.
Siberian Husky was originally imported from Siberia for dog sled racing but has gained widespread popularity as a show dog and pet. Current sled racing lines are bred separately from the more common family pet and show dog bloodlines, and frequently do not possess the common "husky" look associated with the breed.[6]
Tamaskan Dog originated in Finland and bred to look like wolves. Not bred specifically for (though still capable of) sledding work, it excels in agility, obedience, and working trials.
Utonagan and Northern Inuit Dog are bred to resemble wolves, but are mixes between the Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, and Siberian Husky.

However, from 1988 through 1991, a team of Standard Poodles competed in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, so I suppose a weight limit would be more appropriate? Or I can compile a list of allowed breeds? Any feedback would be appreciated!


I'm making a list of potential affiliates as well. Please note SDR (not me personally) if you'd like to become an affiliate! I want to try and make people aware of the registry - I know I can't be the only one out there with an RPG sled dog. (;

I've recently made this DA to focus on becoming a part of the many dog RPGs this wonderful site has to offer. For now, I'm joining DA-RPG. Stay tuned for updates, dogs, and more!