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I saw some dog drawings one day, and I thought, "Hmm... it would be fun to make a centaur from a dog. I bet someone did it already!". I googled and found none. Surprise! So I decided to do a couple of mythical creatures known as battledoges. I thought of a fantasy world where these cartoon dogs could exist and what professions they might have. Soon I ended up with a whole pack of cool drawings. I posted the cartoon characters, and people liked them. I was very surprised.
Things got rolling, and now I`m collaborating with amazing guys from Punga Miniatures, and soon we will launch a Kickstarter for D&D "The Deck of Many" battle dogs project by Cardamajigs. Also, there is an idea for a tabletop game.
And it all started from a simple and goofy 'what if...' idea of these mythical animals.
So folks, if you are inspired to do something unique, do it and share it with the world.
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Soupcat 7 years ago
Please take my money and make this into an RPG....Go fund me a game outta this
Nikita Orlov (Submission author) 7 years ago
lol, there is actually an idea for a game. stay tuned on my Instagram page =)
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Django Stewart 7 years ago
Corgis were actually used by faeries as war steeds and beasts of burden in Welsh folklore.
Katelyn Wecht 7 years ago
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1799238918/canitaurs-and-felitaurs-miniatures-and-cards-set-f/description
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Nadja Lambacher 7 years ago
I have goods if you have coin. *Ahem* I am down here good Sir! *Harrumph*
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sunnyrei82 7 years ago
Oh!! this one reminds me of Dartacán y los tres Mosqueperros!! (Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds) Loved it!
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Molly Tallmadge 7 years ago
A great dane would be a wizard, though. These are really well done.
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Creating unique characters is all about imagination and experimentation. When I thought of dogs as centaur-like creatures, I couldn't believe no one had done it before.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and just like those rare and extraordinary breeds of dogs, sometimes the most unexpected ideas stand out the most.
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K. LNU 7 years ago
Perhaps the artist was going for more of the centurion look?
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Cassie 7 years ago
These are super cool and I love the artwork, but for some reason I cannot define, I find the additional appendages unnerving.
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
You are used to the Earth-type of 4 limbs. Being a fantasy/SF type, the 6 limbs don't bother me. Just out of curiosity, do the 4-legged, winged dragon depictions also bother you, or is it only the mammalian types that do?
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Nomadus Aureus 7 years ago
I am SO incredibly happy that someone finally included a Spaniel!!! It's so rare anyone does!
Alessandra Ricotta 7 years ago
They are amazing just the way they are! What an interesting idea you have here! Keep up the good work! Maybe one day we'll see another animal :D
Night Owl 7 years ago
"I saw a dog one day and I thought, "Hmm... it would be fun to make a centaur from a dog."" You did good, only that a centaur has a human head. Centaur-5b...950030.jpg 
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
His art, his vision. I think they're awesome. (And awwww-some as well, but that's me.)
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David Viesta 7 years ago
Ok, now I just need a movie/series based on these characters, then I can die in peace.
Thomas Es Thomas 7 years ago
The creepiest thing about centaurs is they have two rib cages. Centaurs really don't make any anatomical sense to me. Why not have an exoskeleton? Mammalian bodies have so many weak points.
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
If I remember correctly, centaurs arose from somebody seeing one of the Eastern nomad tribes coming for them hell-for-leather, and didn't bother to stick around to catch the details. So what got reported to (Ancient Greece, I believe) was the man/horse hybrid. And as far as thee human face--there's a reason why ugly is called 'horse-faced'! (I love horses, but pretty-faced they are not by human standards.)
Load More Replies... LOttawa 7 years ago
I was thinking the same, I was a little disappointed. Needs a faithful loving Labrador 🙂
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Django Stewart 7 years ago
Evident D&D inspiration, but I like it. (Also inspired by dnd is not a bad thing)
Carly Herman 6 years ago
I'm writing a story revolving around these drawings on Wattpad. I hear nikita orlov is making a game of these. So would my story now be a fanfiction? Or still just a story inspired by art?
Carly Herman 6 years ago
In a story I wrote about these drawings, I had a character be a boarder collie. He is a blacksmith! Collies take up quite a few characters lol
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Neal Evans 7 years ago
I think they are really cool but if I find something later that I can have a little whinge about I'll make sure I do instead of just letting it slide
Lazy Panda 7 years ago
Words cannot describe how much I absolutely adore these, thank you for blessing me
Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
All very fun and creative. More breeds please. I'd like to see more ahem, bitches, using the term correctly.
Ruth Sweet 7 years ago
Love it! The only thing missing is a brave Border Collie (maybe a military commander) and a fleet-footed Shetland Sheepdog. This one will be on my gift list!
Calum Sanderson 7 years ago
I heartily recommend you turn this into some sort of video game. Something WOW or Skyrim-like, but with these dogs as designed. The player can choose his or her own breed and add/change clothes/armour/weapons as the game goes on. That'd be cool. Great work
Hanubiss Popcorná 7 years ago
They are amazing, but it looks like there's two of the dogs stuffed in these coats :D
RH Granado 7 years ago
This could be a great cartoon, in the same vein as Thundercats. Could be mystical, historical, touch of futuristic. Wondering what new breeds will be incorporated in future episodes would be fun. Love the centaur look. Gives it a unique weirdness and would make the animation, Battles, and fighting skills really interesting. You should pitch it!
Ruth Beaty 7 years ago
Uhhhmm, did you mean Battle Dogs or Centaur Battle Dogs? Liked it either way and the art is lovely.
Lana Raven 7 years ago
These are amazing, loved every single one, I wanna see more!! A rottweiler!!
TheDivineMs.M 7 years ago
The fact that all dogs have 6 legs really bothers me. I can't go any further.
K. LNU 7 years ago
Perhaps the artist was going for more of the centurion look?
Load More Replies... Cassie 7 years ago
These are super cool and I love the artwork, but for some reason I cannot define, I find the additional appendages unnerving.
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
You are used to the Earth-type of 4 limbs. Being a fantasy/SF type, the 6 limbs don't bother me. Just out of curiosity, do the 4-legged, winged dragon depictions also bother you, or is it only the mammalian types that do?
Load More Replies... Nomadus Aureus 7 years ago
I am SO incredibly happy that someone finally included a Spaniel!!! It's so rare anyone does!
Alessandra Ricotta 7 years ago
They are amazing just the way they are! What an interesting idea you have here! Keep up the good work! Maybe one day we'll see another animal :D
Night Owl 7 years ago
"I saw a dog one day and I thought, "Hmm... it would be fun to make a centaur from a dog."" You did good, only that a centaur has a human head. Centaur-5b...950030.jpg
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
His art, his vision. I think they're awesome. (And awwww-some as well, but that's me.)
Load More Replies... David Viesta 7 years ago
Ok, now I just need a movie/series based on these characters, then I can die in peace.
Thomas Es Thomas 7 years ago
The creepiest thing about centaurs is they have two rib cages. Centaurs really don't make any anatomical sense to me. Why not have an exoskeleton? Mammalian bodies have so many weak points.
Karen Klinck 7 years ago
If I remember correctly, centaurs arose from somebody seeing one of the Eastern nomad tribes coming for them hell-for-leather, and didn't bother to stick around to catch the details. So what got reported to (Ancient Greece, I believe) was the man/horse hybrid. And as far as thee human face--there's a reason why ugly is called 'horse-faced'! (I love horses, but pretty-faced they are not by human standards.)
Load More Replies... LOttawa 7 years ago
I was thinking the same, I was a little disappointed. Needs a faithful loving Labrador 🙂
Load More Replies... Django Stewart 7 years ago
Evident D&D inspiration, but I like it. (Also inspired by dnd is not a bad thing)
Carly Herman 6 years ago
I'm writing a story revolving around these drawings on Wattpad. I hear nikita orlov is making a game of these. So would my story now be a fanfiction? Or still just a story inspired by art?
Carly Herman 6 years ago
In a story I wrote about these drawings, I had a character be a boarder collie. He is a blacksmith! Collies take up quite a few characters lol
Load More Replies... Neal Evans 7 years ago
I think they are really cool but if I find something later that I can have a little whinge about I'll make sure I do instead of just letting it slide
Lazy Panda 7 years ago
Words cannot describe how much I absolutely adore these, thank you for blessing me
Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
All very fun and creative. More breeds please. I'd like to see more ahem, bitches, using the term correctly.
Ruth Sweet 7 years ago
Love it! The only thing missing is a brave Border Collie (maybe a military commander) and a fleet-footed Shetland Sheepdog. This one will be on my gift list!
Calum Sanderson 7 years ago
I heartily recommend you turn this into some sort of video game. Something WOW or Skyrim-like, but with these dogs as designed. The player can choose his or her own breed and add/change clothes/armour/weapons as the game goes on. That'd be cool. Great work
Hanubiss Popcorná 7 years ago
They are amazing, but it looks like there's two of the dogs stuffed in these coats :D
RH Granado 7 years ago
This could be a great cartoon, in the same vein as Thundercats. Could be mystical, historical, touch of futuristic. Wondering what new breeds will be incorporated in future episodes would be fun. Love the centaur look. Gives it a unique weirdness and would make the animation, Battles, and fighting skills really interesting. You should pitch it!
Ruth Beaty 7 years ago
Uhhhmm, did you mean Battle Dogs or Centaur Battle Dogs? Liked it either way and the art is lovely.
Lana Raven 7 years ago
These are amazing, loved every single one, I wanna see more!! A rottweiler!!
TheDivineMs.M 7 years ago
The fact that all dogs have 6 legs really bothers me. I can't go any further.
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