You're a bit snippy. I did read that, I was agreeing with them.
I thought you were disagreeing with the original comment by saying they should have human genitals because it's just a human with a tail and a dog head. Sorry if I misunderstood :/
That's what I was saying
I was saying it's a bit weird to say "human bits look weird on an anthro" because an anthro is essentially a human covered in fur with a dog head & tail slapped on
I just think it's stupid for an anthro canine to have a knot.
If you think about the purpose of a "knot" in a real canine, and then apply it to humans, it's stupid because humans don't think the same way about breeding that dogs do.
Humans can say "no way" to someone fucking them, they don't need to have their cooter plugged for all other sentient males to say "aww man :("
I think this can be summed up by saying: It all depends on how much % human vs animal you have in your ideal anthropomorphized form. 100% being all human or all animal. Different people like different ratios, no biggie.
Personally, I dig the sheef. It sez mmmmmmm without saying COCK! Physically, I figure, if there's a sheef... then the balls are probably furry too, ya? *shrugs*
Past that, I think you should draw what YOU dig... unless you're looking to push your skills as an artist, in which case, draw 'em all! Draw as many different combos as you can think of and see what happens? You can never have too much practice. ;)
Actually, it was more to Kalira9's "human bits look weird on an anthro" theme & Clayton's responses... which originally spawned this string of comments. Probably could have picked a better spot to hit the reply button, but it made sense to me to stick it at the end of the thread/conversation. :)
Though, the end of my comment was for Ssirus, as I wanted to make sure to actually answer her question versus simply adding to a side issue. ;)
Sheaths all the way.
As for the second part: Doesn't matter to me, as long as it looks good. Dog bits always seemed a bit weird to me, but sometimes I think they fit a lot better than human bits.
Same here with the sheath thing - regarding bits, well I tend to draw 'em human myself, but I don't really care what others portray my characters with.
That isn't really known, or at least isn't agreed upon. Everyone has their own opinion, but the fact is, pretty much all of them are discredited when a dam whelps a litter to multiple sires, or has a litter when there was no tie. (both of which I have seen personally)
There are lots of little quirks that have shown up through evolution, and some of them just don't seem to have any logical explanation. Have a look at the genitalia and mating habits of the spotted hyena sometime if you don't believe me.
One of the explanations I've heard was because of the way a bitch's uterus is angled.
I don't know much about canine mating - I'm just going off of what I've read/heard.
I prefer the look of dog bits on canine anthros. I never understood why some artists are so afraid to draw them (especially if they're already drawing animal-esque characters performing sexual acts). Human bits on anthros never looked quite right to me, although there are some artists who do decent hybridized renditions of human/dog bits.
if you're going to be anatomically correct and have a sheath, it needs to be dog bits. Human bits look weird on a canine character especially with a sheath.
I'm from Florida. I just live here at the moment. I would greatly prefer living in some other state.
But the education system here is worthless, I've seen people with 3rd grade reading/writing comprehension levels passes all the way to 12th grade because teachers didn't want to have a hassle.
all your watchers love sheaths so the vote is biased! ;D~
i vote noooo! love dangledongs, sheaths freak me out, makes me think of a uncleaned tube strappin dick to yo belly or something haha
Sheath with hybrid human/dog knot combo. But it depends heavily on the rest of the character design. the more anthro the more human their junk for me. the less human, the more natural junk.
I vote human, no sheath.
Anthros or Furries, are supposed to be humanoid like creatures.
Idk. I think dog dicks look weird on an essentially human looking character.
As an addition to the reiteration of Keto's comment above, there are actually a couple variations I've seen around the fandom that would lend much more variety to the situation.
Let me start by saying you do human bits on furs beautifully. If I preferred one over the other, your renditions would be my favorite. :3
Now let me move on. There's a type of sheath out there you may or may not have seen browsing about the site that's built much like a human foreskin. It's simple a detached sheath that rests in a manner similar to human genitalia.
This actually lends a much more human-like air about the character anatomy and can still house both human-shaped and animal-shaped bits. IT also adds to the mystery. With a typical sheath, most normally EXPECT an animal cock to come from it, while human cock is a surprise. With this setup, it removes that preconception and makes the veiwer think twice about what's gonna come out.
I like human bits, no sheath. If after all this voting, you still can't decide, think of it this way: you often draw dog bits with sheaths (right?) Why not try human bits without a sheath just for a change of pace? ;)
to replace = to exchange for, to substitute with
baculum = penis bone
corpus cavernosum = swelling body
flaccid = not errected
dick = dong
to bend = to change ones shape, specifically curving to point into another direction
Sheath = prepuce on many mammals
tissue = compound of cells
stretchy = able to stretch
Fucking YES on dogs having sheaths! And dogs with sheaths having dog bits, please. Seriously, they're dogs, so they really should have animalistic genitalia, in my opinion.
Yes, and human.
I agree with Ishiga that you do human-bits on anthro's amazingly well. Not many artists pull that off and still make it look good, so you got something good going there! ;P
Generally, no. I prefer human style. If there is a sheath, I still prefer human style. Sheaths aren't terrible, and I can bear "anatomical correctness" if the rest of the picture is hot, but I prefer human style.
I see what some are saying about making the characters "natural," yet we're talking about animal people here. It's not like their running around town.
Sheath with animal bits > no sheath human bits > no sheath animal bits > sheath human bits
Some variance depending on the animal bits in question (horses look just as good without sheath, canines not so much). Mixing animal and human characteristics looks really weird to me. I've seen human penis with knot. Wat.
Persona preference really, but I say no. I don't mind a more dog-shaped shaft but the dog sheaths really don't do it for me, especially because the alternative (human uncut) is so hot.
I am fully aware of how ridiculous it is, don't worry. I only did it because I thought it would be better to have a quick reference link than a textwall trying to describe the stupid thing.
I think it depends a lot on how the character is drawn. Not just how many animal-y features but what style the face and stuff is drawn in. For you, I would honestly prefer dog dicks on dogs you draw, or at least a human/dog mix. Sheaths are cool, but only on (at least partially)canine dicks, because dangly dog peen doesn't appeal to me. :<
Ishiga-san above pointed out that long sheath/foreskin look, and while I see the point in it, I'm not sure how appealing it sounds to me. I'm not a guy, but I don't know how all that skin/sheath would be pulled back and not look terrible and bunched up. If it's not pulled back, then the character ends up with a furry shaft? If it doesn't have fur, then it's too similar to a human flaccid penis, and it would be even weirder if there's a canine-styled peen inside.
Completely human penises are cool too, with or without sheaths, but (ignoring other features on a character)I find it kind of aesthetically pleasing without.
Sheath + dogbits, but can live with most anything if it's well drawn.
What kills me though is drawings where they give em' a sheath, a human dick...and a foreskin.
How does that make any god damned sense?
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PS: As for "LOLZ if joo had a sheef all youd doo is pee on yer self" I don't understand why an anthro wouldn't be able to just, you know, pull it back or something seeing as that's what happens anyway when they're erect.
Yes to sheath, and I'd actually say you can go both ways on the second one. For most artists, it seems that the decision on the second one is based on their personal preference but -- and more frequently -- their commissioner's preference.
I really couldn't care less. I usually don't focus on the dicks when looking at your artwork because your colour composition and brushwork is way more interesting. If I had to say something in the end, I'd say go with human junk.
If you end up going for sheaths, please just use the animal parts. Human dicks coming out of sheaths looks creepy as fuck.
Sheef <3 I love sheaths! Sheaths are extreamly sexy on male characthers. I love the thought of something covering up the bits even while naked. Then when aroused the good parts slowly come out to play ://3 In my opinion sheaths are awesome. Canine bits, feline, or even human, it doesnt matter, they make it all sexier <3
To me, sheaths don't really make much sense for a humanoid character, since they're standing upright. Sure, getting an erection wouldn't be a problem, but imagine trying to pee with your dick taped up against your stomach.
I suppose, but the way some people draw them, they practically run up and down the entire length of their abdomen, so pulling them back is out of the question.
110% of the time a human dick on a furry looks like someone pasted it on after the fact. If you are drawing something other than a deviantart futa
"recolored catgirl" furry stick with the animal anatomy you styled the other 99% of your picture with. You didn't add hairless human feet or some other random human body part stuck on to your basically quadruped dog with longer hind legs.
Sheaths + knots definitely belong on canine characters. Something just doesn't look right when it's a human cock there. There is something very sexy about a furry sheath and the whole knot thing on an anthro canine. That said, make no mistake, I love human cock. Although, I guess it depends on the character and how many human vs. animal traits he has, if he looks more like a human with a tail and ears, a human cock is ok. On a 'feral' form you should definitely see a sheath and knot.
I kinda prefer the humanoid-like cock... personally. It just... looks better to me... that, and I'm not a big knot fan, believe it or knot. [Pun totally intended].
Personally, I can't draw sheaths... however I don't mind if an artist draws it or not, either way its fine by me. As for the bits poking out, has to be dog bits... human bits just looks weird and don't fit right.
Yes, I agree. :3 I think sheaths are kinda cute. Penises are always weird, expecially when you're not in the mood for seeing one (when you're horny that's a different tale!)
Sheaths are okay as long as the character has an animal penis. While I don't particularly like animal penises on furries, human dicks in sheaths look weird to me.
Anthro (in the sense that its most used) is fantasy -- fantasy in itself is non-existant and can be drawn in whatever the preference and style the artist wishes it to be.
Some argue the human "criteria" and anatomy to anthros (in general) and apply that for their argument [on this or that] while others favor the animal anatomy and criteria.
Personally, I've always favored the more animalistic anthros (for anthros, werewolves, etc) and when I see too many human features, areas or parts, they stick out like a sore thumb and look out of place (to me). It could be human feet, human genetalia, human faces or whatever really, it's just that once a certain percentage or overall feel of the character/creature goes too humanoid (for me) I no longer really care for it. That, is simply my preference though -- nothing more.
Sheath totally, human or animal bits (or anything in between) up to the artist/commissioner/preference. I personally love when they two are blended ^_^
I prefer human bits. Can take or leave sheaths... I guess it depends on what animal it's on. I've seen people put sheaths on stuff that aren't supposed to have them.
Sheath or no sheath as long as the character(s) involved has human bits. This is only a personal preference, but I think doggy bits crosses the line between anthro and feral, for me at least.
If you're going for detail and a realistic finish, then yes, canine bits and sheaths.
If you've got a toony finish with highly stylized details, a canine cock would look kind of bizarre.
I wouldn't go anywhere near any real animal cocks, so they're not the least bit enticing. Like someone waaay earlier in these comments stated, an anthro character is essentially a human with fur, animalistic head, and a tail. Other bits (like hands/paws, feet/legs, etc) are secondary, really. So in my opinion (and it is just that; an opinion), animal cocks would look normal on feral art, human cocks look normal on anthro art.
sheath 100%, but human cocks are better. When it comes to the debate of "is the furry fandom bordering beastiality" I think the deciding point is based on the anatomy of the genitalia. Therefore, in my opinion, drawing a human cock balances out the human to feral ratio ^_^ thats just my opinion though x
If you're going to draw animals, you better do you physiology research!
It's such an amazingly diverse world out there, and it's kind of disappointing when anthros have only human or nondescript cocks.
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Either or >w> <3 ...but ...yeah I can't chose x) Both are hawt if done right.
/2 cents
But as for just the sheath itself... that's just a personal preference of the artist and I don't care if they're used on others.
I mean, in general. Some really nice mixes of animals and humans can be done, with a bit of brain power.
is what I was replying to, in case you didn't bother reading.
I thought you were disagreeing with the original comment by saying they should have human genitals because it's just a human with a tail and a dog head. Sorry if I misunderstood :/
I was saying it's a bit weird to say "human bits look weird on an anthro" because an anthro is essentially a human covered in fur with a dog head & tail slapped on
If you think about the purpose of a "knot" in a real canine, and then apply it to humans, it's stupid because humans don't think the same way about breeding that dogs do.
Humans can say "no way" to someone fucking them, they don't need to have their cooter plugged for all other sentient males to say "aww man :("
Personally, I dig the sheef. It sez mmmmmmm without saying COCK! Physically, I figure, if there's a sheef... then the balls are probably furry too, ya? *shrugs*
Past that, I think you should draw what YOU dig... unless you're looking to push your skills as an artist, in which case, draw 'em all! Draw as many different combos as you can think of and see what happens? You can never have too much practice. ;)
I meant, fuzzy sheef. You can, of course, have non-fuzzy sheefs. ;)
Though, the end of my comment was for Ssirus, as I wanted to make sure to actually answer her question versus simply adding to a side issue. ;)
Peace!
and as for the 2nd part: Dog bits are better, but Human bits coming out are pleasing too ^^
and yes to dogs
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As for the second part: Doesn't matter to me, as long as it looks good. Dog bits always seemed a bit weird to me, but sometimes I think they fit a lot better than human bits.
I put sheaths + human dicks. Dog dicks don't seem practical to me at all, because humans don't need to tie with eachother to get eachother pregnant.
There are lots of little quirks that have shown up through evolution, and some of them just don't seem to have any logical explanation. Have a look at the genitalia and mating habits of the spotted hyena sometime if you don't believe me.
I don't know much about canine mating - I'm just going off of what I've read/heard.
Yes, when they have dog bits.
Sheath with dog bits sticking out or human bits?
Sheath with dog bits of course. Human bits are nice though. :3 I wouldn't limit yourself to one or the other.
And a human dick coming out of a dog sheath looks really weird to me. >__> So dog dick.
Sheath with dog bits sticking out or human bits? Either Way, both can look nice.
Sometimes, human bits work out, if done right.
And can be either, honestly. Dog or human is pretty rad.
But you know I'm not furry enough if I see the word 'sheath' and think 'sword' as in metal stabbing object, not.. y'know...
either.
Sheaths are the most important though. <3
dog parts ... hell yes again
I prefer the look of dog bits on canine anthros. I never understood why some artists are so afraid to draw them (especially if they're already drawing animal-esque characters performing sexual acts). Human bits on anthros never looked quite right to me, although there are some artists who do decent hybridized renditions of human/dog bits.
I said the same thing
corpus cavernosum = swelling body (I think - English challenged here)
Yes on human cock too, but sheathless and uncut. Since uncut is the human version of a sheath!
sheath + human dicks plz
If I try to use logical reasoning in Alabama it's like dividing by zero!
Then you're off the hook. I don't expect you to have enjoyed any kind of proper education.
But the education system here is worthless, I've seen people with 3rd grade reading/writing comprehension levels passes all the way to 12th grade because teachers didn't want to have a hassle.
I prefer hybridized bits myself, somewhere in between.
i vote noooo! love dangledongs, sheaths freak me out, makes me think of a uncleaned tube strappin dick to yo belly or something haha
A hundred times this.
Anthros or Furries, are supposed to be humanoid like creatures.
Idk. I think dog dicks look weird on an essentially human looking character.
Let me start by saying you do human bits on furs beautifully. If I preferred one over the other, your renditions would be my favorite. :3
Now let me move on. There's a type of sheath out there you may or may not have seen browsing about the site that's built much like a human foreskin. It's simple a detached sheath that rests in a manner similar to human genitalia.
Convenient example in my work - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15103654/WI.....robertwolf.jpg
This actually lends a much more human-like air about the character anatomy and can still house both human-shaped and animal-shaped bits. IT also adds to the mystery. With a typical sheath, most normally EXPECT an animal cock to come from it, while human cock is a surprise. With this setup, it removes that preconception and makes the veiwer think twice about what's gonna come out.
A bit long-winded but I thought I'd share. ^ ^
Like some have said, I find 'human' bits on anthro (especially feral) quite odd...
Although, some artists have stated they feel uncomfortable drawing animal 'bits'...fair enough really.
But, I do prefur things to be as nature intended :)
Kar
baculum = penis bone
corpus cavernosum = swelling body
flaccid = not errected
dick = dong
to bend = to change ones shape, specifically curving to point into another direction
Sheath = prepuce on many mammals
tissue = compound of cells
stretchy = able to stretch
I agree with Ishiga that you do human-bits on anthro's amazingly well. Not many artists pull that off and still make it look good, so you got something good going there! ;P
I see what some are saying about making the characters "natural," yet we're talking about animal people here. It's not like their running around town.
Dammit
Some variance depending on the animal bits in question (horses look just as good without sheath, canines not so much). Mixing animal and human characteristics looks really weird to me. I've seen human penis with knot. Wat.
Of course I kind of have my own hybridized design thing going but, again, personal preference.
(I wish I could find a copy of the comic that mocks that. I hope you won't bite me though!)
Ishiga-san above pointed out that long sheath/foreskin look, and while I see the point in it, I'm not sure how appealing it sounds to me. I'm not a guy, but I don't know how all that skin/sheath would be pulled back and not look terrible and bunched up. If it's not pulled back, then the character ends up with a furry shaft? If it doesn't have fur, then it's too similar to a human flaccid penis, and it would be even weirder if there's a canine-styled peen inside.
Completely human penises are cool too, with or without sheaths, but (ignoring other features on a character)I find it kind of aesthetically pleasing without.
I'm not much of a fan of sheath or dog cock, but you do them well enough that I dig it.
On the other hand you also do exposed humanoid cock excellent and it flows well with your characters.
Do what you like, don't listen to us unless it's a commission.
Dog cock inside this sheath is my preference, but not necessary.
Dog cock inside this sheath is my preference, but not necessary.
Human junk looks weird on anthro's
What kills me though is drawings where they give em' a sheath, a human dick...and a foreskin.
How does that make any god damned sense?
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PS: As for "LOLZ if joo had a sheef all youd doo is pee on yer self" I don't understand why an anthro wouldn't be able to just, you know, pull it back or something seeing as that's what happens anyway when they're erect.
And doggy bit preferred, but sheathes are a must.
But I <3 sheathes.
and sometime animalistic blend of human and canine bits
If you end up going for sheaths, please just use the animal parts. Human dicks coming out of sheaths looks creepy as fuck.
And it depends on the art style. For your art, either is fine :3 They don't look unnatural in either instance, from what I've seen.
Anything else looks freakish
Be sure to give room for your sheath to sag down on the balls; or your going to be peeing straight up on an athro char =P
Also, Doggie cock.
Yes ;)
Dog Bits is better :D
My only druthers are that the attachment of the bits is plausible and in the right place...
"recolored catgirl" furry stick with the animal anatomy you styled the other 99% of your picture with. You didn't add hairless human feet or some other random human body part stuck on to your basically quadruped dog with longer hind legs.
dog
I've seen both on both look hot, but anthro sheaths are cute and fuzzy.
it's a lie.
-Haz
As for bits? I don't care either way since it's more than the dick that makes or breaks pron for me :D
Sheaths look pretty. Dicks, in my humble opinion, don't (they look hot, but that's different).
Sheaths are always yes yes yes, though whether human type bits or canine type bits come out is a different story.
But you'll never see me complain about sheef and pink, at least on canid characters.
how do you take a piss in a toilet with a sheath? if its not human
Otherwise I like sheef + human dick~
And then either "dog bits" or human cock + knot (within a sheath).
Some argue the human "criteria" and anatomy to anthros (in general) and apply that for their argument [on this or that] while others favor the animal anatomy and criteria.
Personally, I've always favored the more animalistic anthros (for anthros, werewolves, etc) and when I see too many human features, areas or parts, they stick out like a sore thumb and look out of place (to me). It could be human feet, human genetalia, human faces or whatever really, it's just that once a certain percentage or overall feel of the character/creature goes too humanoid (for me) I no longer really care for it. That, is simply my preference though -- nothing more.
If not make it human.
Also, for some pics like your recent "At the con...", I think sheath does work a lot better than human bits would have.
If you've got a toony finish with highly stylized details, a canine cock would look kind of bizarre.
Animal / Human: Human
I wouldn't go anywhere near any real animal cocks, so they're not the least bit enticing. Like someone waaay earlier in these comments stated, an anthro character is essentially a human with fur, animalistic head, and a tail. Other bits (like hands/paws, feet/legs, etc) are secondary, really. So in my opinion (and it is just that; an opinion), animal cocks would look normal on feral art, human cocks look normal on anthro art.
It's such an amazingly diverse world out there, and it's kind of disappointing when anthros have only human or nondescript cocks.
And it's hawt.
Sheath on male dog characters? - Yesh
Sheath with dog bits sticking out or human bits? - I pref. and usually draw dog bits - but human bits are good too ^_^
my 2 scents -
- Fennec