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The Pixie and Brutus comic series is so sincere, it manages to unite cat and dog lovers with every adorable drawing it releases. What began as a random animal friendship has evolved into so much more and now the fans of Pixie and Brutus can't get enough of it. And to satisfy their desire, they even started making their own fanart comics in between the releases of the originals. Some of them are really, really good as well. So good, you probably wouldn't raise any questions if you saw them on the Pixie and Brutus Instagram account.

One of the fans who contributed, Holly Foret, said she found out about Pixie and Brutus through their Instagram fan club. "I love these comics because they're the most wholesome characters ever," Holly told Bored Panda. "And it's different from the other animal comics because Brutus is a retired veteran dog! With scars on the inside and out. Pixie brings back out that tender patient side of him"

And the whole comic does revolve around the two main adorable animals. I mean, it's in the title. Their chemistry is a huge part of what makes it so good. When creating Pixie and Brutus, Ben Hed thought it would be a funny idea to introduce a cute kitten to a big intimidating war dog.“Pixie is a tiny, joyful, energetic kitten,” Ben told Bored Panda. “She’s innocent, and also somewhat oblivious to the serious, dangerous stuff around her.”

On the other hand, Brutus is a large, scar-faced German Shepherd. “He was adopted by Pixie’s owner after retiring as a Military Working Dog (MWD). Brutus, in many ways, is the exact opposite of Pixie. He’s… Seen things. He’s a very serious and intimidating military dog, but he has a soft spot for Pixie, and does what he can to protect her from the harsh realities of the world around them.”

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't SCARE me like that!! Need to lie down for the rest of the day now.... wow.

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Another contributor, Kassandra from the United States, found Pixie and Brutus on the Instagram explore page. "I thought they were adorable and since then I'm a huge fan! I even subscribe to the creator's Patreon so I get to see extra funny comics!"

"I like the comic so much because [the strips] are simplistic and feel good. They make me smile when I've had a bad day. I also love the dynamic between the characters."

Also, Kassandra believes that a huge reason behind the success of Pixie and Brutus is the lack of common tropes like cats and dogs disliking each other. "It doesn't feature a mean cat or a goofy dog, the characters are unique," she said. "You don't expect Brutus to be so sweet of a brother based on his looks. I think the world that Benjamin created is well done and leaves me wanting to see more of it."

"I would just like to add that all of Benjamin's characters are amazing, not just Pixie and Brutus. Randal the Raccoon is a favorite of mine! And to all the fan artists who contribute to the Pixie and Brutus comics, I've seen a lot of your stuff and you are all amazing artists as well!"

Juliette from France, another fan artist, is following Pixie and Brutus from the very beginning. "I really like the humor, the contrast between an old military dog and an innocent kitten," she said. "It works really well! I don't really follow other comics that involve animals so I can't make a lot of comparisons, but Ben Hed really succeeded in creating something unique. I also like the personalities of other characters and how every story is part of the same universe, a sort of Pet Foolery Cinematic Universe, haha."

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Another contributor, is Anastasia from Belarus. She also found out about the series via Instagram's explore page. "I really love the comics because Pixie and Brutus are so incredibly cute and it's a completely different spin on pet comics. Nothing I've seen before," she said. "Pixie and Brutus comics have a deeper meaning. For example, they show how friendships can be formed even between two opposite personalities."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this sounds different, but, my best friends cat loves water. She jumps in the bathtub and scratches the faucet. One time, my friend was showering and her cat jumped in...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so much nope. Pixie MIGHT pretend to fight Brutus, like self defense lessons, but Pixie would never put claws out. And the last frame? Are those from Pixie? WTF?

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Christina Sersif
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wtf this doesn't go along with the dynamic of Brutus and Pixie at all.

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Eunice Probert
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I could give this minus a thousand points. Horrible, just mean and nasty.

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Elisabeth Bergbom
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nononono. These comics are supposed to be about how Pixie brightens Brutus's life after his tragic past, not about how an innocent kitten makes it worse

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was down-voted to the end. This is one time I would like for BP to cut the entries out.

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Devin Marie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTF!? I really don't like this. Whoever drew it clearly does not honor the comics at all >:(

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Artist named Kiara_artist, check the bottom of the picture to see her instagram page (not trying to spread hate or anything but still I agree)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get this one. It’s a follow up of the Patreon exclusive comic where Pixie discovers her claws after watching a nature show. Brutus told her to flex her paw and she is making a face similar in the first panel here to the last panel of that particular strip. In this comic she’s playing it out and I imagine doesn’t realize she is hurting Brutus.

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Lynn McDeisel
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes but they appear to be outdoors in this one, they weren’t in the original and Pixie would NEVER do this, because she would know better.

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Lanyi Zhao
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is evil EVIL 👿 Pixie would never do that to Brutus 😠😠😠

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Miranda Kang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pixie would never hurt Brutus like this! She is too fluffy and innocent!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no.just no.PIXIE WILL NEVER DO THAT TO BRUTUS *gets into a mental breakdown w/the author*

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Bridgitte Waltz
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UH, everyone just calm your tits, pixie isn't abusing brutus, he's not crying from pain. Brutus is proud, just like I am, everytime my cat gets me. If it drawls blood even better, because i know if the time came, they can defend themselves. Let Brutus be proud of his kitty, while wincing, cause those are tiny kitten claws.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe your right, Oh~ maybe a certain undertale character is controlling her~

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*summons sword Dr Strange style* wHO MADE THIS THEY NEED A BEAT DOWN

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not Alec, Oakley, and Amelia Jane..thank you for noticing this is just a drawing :)

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Sophia Daily
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pixie would never do that. She wouldn't make Brutus cry and bloody scratch marks? This is irrelevant.

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Troy Currie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to teach any cat (obviously Pixie is older here) what they can and cannot scratch...when he stops crying, she is about to learn a valuable lesson.

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Esther
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad this has negative points! Use your talent for good will ya?

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Sugar Latte
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought they were friends!! Pixie would never think like that...

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Gillian Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is wrong with this ok the little minx tackled Brutus, so he went back to the war he was in and was on the alert to save himself but firstly his master, then Pixie just loves and hugs him ask anyone with PTSD OR PTSS this is real stuff , iit is beautiful the fear gone and tears of love faith and trust.

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Pixie if finally becoming Brutus he must be proud

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Yeah WTF?! Fan art and dirt ain't the same, Bored Panda team you are getting weak and lazy and ruining my fave page on the web 🙄

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