Polymer clay dachshund

[philosophyfox]

I was commissioned just before Christmas to make a dachshund figure for someone. I didn't get him done quite in time, be he went to his new home last week. 

I am mostly happy with how he turned out.  Of course I can see where to improve next time, but it has been a fun learning curve, especially looking at anatomy that isn't a rat! (I have really only done rat sculptures!).  I'd like to have just redone the legs altogether though! 

[Ffrogg526]

This is amazing!  My polymer clay skills are sooooo lacking compared to this!  And it looks just like my little Mandy-dog!  You didn't make it for me obviously but....  the puppy on my lap approves! 

[andy8715]

He's so cute.  Great job.

[Ekioart]

Holy cow, that's awesome. I think you nailed it even if you see flaws. Very cute!!

[lidehtium]

I had a mini freak out after seeing the thumbnail 'OMG! Is that a weenie? What is it!?' I love it, so cute. My weenie-obsession likes this very much.

[MissingWillow]

It's fantastic!  How big is it?

[malmow]

How great! He looks like my little Satchmo. I think you did an awesome job!

[LimeRiot]

I have 2 doxies and I can tell you, you NAILED it!! He's adorable.

[peachessunshine]

You did an amazing job.
He looks like a dachshund my grandpa left me when he died.........

[Homerof2]

Wow, he's amazing.  So life-like.

[maxxev]

beautiful. how large is he?

[xmissmayhemx]

He's gorgeous! Looks very reminiscent of my Jack! I have two dachshunds and I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! And you nailed the legs! They are totally short and stubby with big feet, just like your sculpture! My vet says "I swear Dachshunds aren't built right! Their bones are all knobby!" This was after Jack had xrays of his leg. Anyways, totally cute! Totally pinning to pinterest!

[philosophyfox]

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone.  I think in the end he was about 6-7 inches long.  I think he was supposed to be 5  hehe

He's a mix of Super Sculpey and Sculpey firm, over a wire and foil armature - for those who are interested.

I am itching to get my rat commissions out of the way to get working on more canines 

[Trekky]

This so rocks!!!

Amazing job, looks so life-like.

[AugustBell]

Whoa. You did an outstanding job. I can't even imagine having the sculpting skills you have. He is adorable!

[azreno]

Like everyone else, I think he's awesome! I know it's hard not to see flaws in your own work, but he really is awesome. Looks perfect to me 

[anefariousimp]

Great job!! I just want to squish him ---- he's so cute!

[thepamification]

That is amazing!! I am a dachshund owner and i have to say that he looks absolutely perfect!!

[Rachelslittlethings]

superb sculpting! man i wish to be this good one day

[susanab]

wow--this is like Best in Show! well done!

[gozer]

 Now I want to see your rats! That pup is truly amazing!!

[queenbeira]

I Rescued and fostered & Doxies and I work with dogs as well. You total NAILED the true Doxie look <3

[pinkiequeen]

I love it, reminds me of my first little one.

[KaoticKrafter]

Fantastic job!

[someonete]

WoW...This looks like real...
Awesome crafting skills you have there:D

[Krafty_Karasu]

holy crow my clay skills suck compared to this!  if it was a red/tan (or liver and tan.  I like red better), he would look just like my cousin's Doxie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  he is so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!  you are awesome at this!!!  I'd love to see more of your work!

[Lique]

Great job!!! Wow!!!

[beautifulpirate]

Geez I wish I could sculpt like this! Amazing! And I have been a fan of your rats but this just blows me away...

[ehinders]

I totally thought that is was an actual picture of a dog before I clicked on the thumbnail. Amazing!

[MoonlitSun]

This is so amazingly realistic! The dog's coat look so real! awesome!!

[ColetteK]

He is just gorgeous! you did a wonderful job

[polykat625]

Wow.....just amazing!

[xokailey23]

Sooo cute