You mentioned dog beauty standards - what would they be? What would the ideal dog look like in their time and place?
I think a few common human beauty standards can be applied to dog people as well. Symmetrical features, balanced proportions, cleanliness, good health, good teeth, good posture, pleasant voice and confident gait.
In Vasco's and Machete's setting, men are expected to be athletic but youthful, have enough muscle definition to appear virile and sculptural but also retain some natural curves. An ideal woman is delicate and feminine but also full-figured, soft bodied and robust enough to bear children. Failing to appear vital and lively is a huge minus.
Fur is immensely important in dog world. Length and color doesn't matter but it should be dense, lush and shiny and obviously be free from dirt, odors and parasites. Beauty-conscious dogs with dark fur try to avoid having their coats bleached by the sun. Mange is greatly feared as it almost always comes with public shunning and loss of social status.
Dogs don't have much exposed skin but it too should appear healthy and smooth. Softer paw pads and glossy, neatly trimmed nails signify high standard of living.
In this particular time and place, slightly rounder and softer facial features are favored. Big, dark and round puppy eyes are seen as particularly beautiful. Symmetrical face markings are desirable, but some dogs become known for their unique and visually striking patches and spots. Vibrant and warm colors are generally more praiseworthy than more muted shades and fur dyeing isn't unheard of, but it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain and is too costly for most dogs. Tail standards vary between different types but carrying it high is usually seen as an attractive trait. Thickly furred and well groomed tails are well liked. Ear cropping and tail docking is a tradition comparable to body modding in some communities, although at this time most people that practice it are peasants and commoners.
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never forget that mihawk is just as down bad as shanks is 💘💘
POSE INSP - 1) this very cute buggy x self-insert art pls show it some love; 2) that one draw ur ship meme; 3) pixy liao's experimental relationship photography series discussing how culturally different it is for her bf to be younger than her, extra fitting bc her bf is 5 yrs younger and shanks is 4 yrs younger, heh. :')
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we're still right where we're supposed to be
together through ups and the downs, dungeons and ivory towers
@froschkuss has blessed me with this lovely commission of io and estinien, i can't stop looking at it!
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Mmmmm. When you touch me there!!! 💞💞💞💞💞💞
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