I love this style!
I don't know what it is that attracts me so but it's really amazing. <3

Looks very much like a Nova Scotian Duck Toller (They were a breed for a long time, but the CKC didn't want to recognize them, but now they do.) I'm from NS, and my neighbours had one. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images1.....y10Months3.JPG
http://www.directoryofdogs.com/nova....._retriever.jpg

Male and female same size and colouration, right down to the white toes and white belly and a white tailtip. Very odd dogs, but... very consistent!

Yup! That is his breed :3

Very cool, didn't know that's what you selected. (They're very distinct) Cool dogs though. Very well tempered and very smart. (Like Border Collies) They love to be engaged, and hate to be bored.

The character's breed is stated on his reference sheet :3
I looked at several photos/studies of the breed before painting this

heh heh! Whoops! Well, it looks spot on!

No-no, thank you very much! it's quite a complement that you could tell the breed without knowing that it's the character's specific breed

Heh! D'awr! Lived near one for all 15 years of my neighbour's dog's life and took care of her when he went on trips, so it's a very familiar sight. (Love your icon. Danged neat) And followed your site to your Ref Page too, all neat! I should have taken up drawing instead of being loudmouthed and well spoken in front of a crowd! (Radio And TV) and that guy that when you called into ask about yoru Cell Phone Bill, "Hi... and welcome to_______, if you're calling about... press 1 now...."

I instantly recognized a Toller as well. They have such a cool appearance. :)

Just wanted to saw how much I like this. Well done.