This one belongs to  northwestspiritwolf

(If anyone is interested, the money I raise from art currently goes straight to paying off my balance at the vet. Everything I receive is greatly appreciated by myself and my pets, as well as random animals that I help out along the way. :)

Silky Beardogs are a modern day species of bear-dog from the family Amphicyonidae (don't take this too seriously lol).

Anatomical characteristics-
1. canid skull, body, and rear half
2. bear-like front paws; semi plantigrade with large claws
3. small bear-like ears
4. long, thick fur (this is where the term 'silky' comes into play) on the front half of the body, and the tail.
5. excellent eyesight, can see in color and in low light
6. anthro form would probably look silly, not there yet

Fur colors/markings characteristics-
1. gradient front to back or top to bottom
2. natural inspired markings from any species/natural world (no stars, peace signs, smiley faces, etc)
3. any colors

Behavioral characteristics-
1. live in very large groups but are monogamously paired
2. obligate carnivores
3. diurnal
4. able to hibernate if needed
5. produce small litters (1-2 offspring)
6. may be "tamed" if raised in captivity - will form an especially strong bond with only they who raise it
7. may revert back to wild state if something happens to whoever domesticated it
(more info may be added/changed periodically)

Like the markings but want the colors changed? Free