So I’ve had this image in my mind of a dog character for myself. However I’m not sure how to personally translate it to real life. So I’m holding a contest. All details are below.

Rules;
Lets lay down some ground rules, obviously follow LD rules. Do not beg or say thing like “I probably won’t win” be a good spirit. The contest will end February 28th and all entries must be submitted by then. You may enter multiple times. Only use your original art. I will choose ONE winner for this contest at that will be the design I take the rest of you are free to change/resell/trash or what ever you want with you design.
Headshots/halfbodies/and anthro characters will not count as entires. It must a be a feral full body. You may do a transparent full body, a reference sheet ,a scene or anything showing the full character design.

What am I looking for?;
I’m looking for a feral MALE dog oc. Things I’m looking for are listed below your design may include all or just of of these element(s).
Optional but preferred;
-A Saluki OR A shaved down Afghan Hound (just the body the ears/tail should still have fur)
-long fluffy ears that end in a slight curl, reminiscent of hair.
-Natural colors (preferable brown/grey/or blacks)
-No white fur
Extra more optional things;
~Sticks our his tongue and smiles when being cheeky/thinks something is funny.
~Smokes
~Loves Bands like Nirvanna and Pearl Jam. Huge music lover in general.
~likes poetry like Edgar Allen Poe.
~Very calm and relaxed all the time and always looks tired.

Now for the prize;
The winner will receive 40 , however this will increase as I get more entries. I may add things like a MoD, lion meat, high value applicators,more GB, or other valuable things. [1 runner up will be added at 10 completed entries, More may be added later.] [Prize will increase at 10 completed entries]

1st Place; 40 ((increases at 10 completed entries))
Runner up 1; Revealed at 10 completed entries.
Runner up 2; Revealed at 25 completed entries.
Runner up 3; Revealed at 50 completed entries.

Please leave you entries below or let me know if you going to enter! Thank you!

Please not the following;
*I have the right to cancel at anytime (I more than likely won’t)
*I may alter the design (not majorly) for the chosen winner; the character will be mine to use as I please. (You will be credited)

Edit;
Her are some images you may find helpful, drag them to a new tab to see full size.
Saluki;

Afghan Hound;