🐶 hlvrai all dogs go to heaven au 🐶
you can thank @blacktobackmesa‘s dog mod post and @cinna-lery‘s dr coomer dog post for inspiring this in my soul
why did you pick these breeds you ask?
gordon [estrela mountain dog]: big fluffy loyal herd-guarding dog.
benrey [american staffordshire terrier]: i love bully breeds and also the staffordshire is a type of guard dog apparently.
tommy [borzoi]: long tall dog. i see tommy as a tall gangly-limbed guy.
darnold [welsh pembroke corgi]: she just gives me corgi vibes ok. plus little goggles and rocket boots on a corgi aughghgh <333
coomer [standard toy poodle]: literally just because that 1 toy poodle meme image gives such strong coomer vibes. cinna-lery is completely right.
bubby [west highland terrier]: when i think about small terriers, i think feisty. westies are known to be independent, self-reliant, and full of energy.
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Animals I Associate the 2024 Grid With For No Reason Other Than Vibes
Edit: I added pics at the request of @raizelchrysanderoctavius
(this is gonna be mostly dog breeds bc a lot of them are really dog coded)
Max Verstappen - Greyhound
Sergio (Checo) Perez - English Cocker Spaniel
Charles Leclerc - Shetland sheep (specifically, a lamb)
Carlos Sainz - Australian Shepherd
Lando Norris - Capybara
Oscar Piastri - Guinea pig
George Russell - Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Fernando Alonso - Persian cat
Lewis Hamilton - White tailed deer
Lance Stroll - Munchkin cat
Yuki Tsunoda - Pomeranian
Ollie Bearman - Labrador Retriever (chocolate)
Nico Hulkenberg - American Bully
Kevin Magnussen - American Robin
Alexander Albon - Saw-billed hermit
Esteban Ocon - Siamese cat
Zhou Guanyu - Ragamuffin
Daniel Ricciardo - Eurasian/Northern goshawk
Pierre Gasly - California Valley coyote
Valtteri Bottas - Polar bear
Logan Sargeant - Basenji
(bonuses (drivers not on the grid) under the cut)
Sebastian Vettel - Brittany Spaniel
Kimi Raikkonen - Cane Corso
Mick Schumacher - Golden Retriever
Michael Schumacher - Eurasian wolf
Mika Hakkinen - Samoyed
Nico Rosberg - Standard Poodle
Jenson Button - Labrador Retriever (golden)
Mark Webber - Dingo
Ayrton Senna - Gyrfalcon
Alain Prost - Gray fox (reached to picture limit with Senna, so I'll just be sending links from now on)
Nigel Mansell - English Bulldog
Niki Lauda - Shiba Inu
James Hunt - Shih Tzu
Jackie Stewart - Rottweiler
Jim Clark - Deer mouse
Juan Manuel Fangio - Spotted hyena
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By India McTaggart and Tracey Kandohla
21 April 2024
The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death has been unveiled to the approving barks of nearly 50 corgis.
The permanent memorial to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch – complete with her own immortalised dogs – has been hailed as a fitting tribute for the “mother of our nation.”
The eye-catching 7ft bronze statue went on display on what would have been the late monarch’s 98th birthday, with a group of her favourite dogs stealing the show.
It takes pride of place outside the library in the market town of Oakham, in Rutland, Britain’s smallest county.
It depicts a youthful Queen Elizabeth – who stood at just 5ft 4in – standing at 7ft in regal robes with three loyal corgi companions at her feet, one peeking out from the creases.
It serves as a permanent reminder of her 70-year reign and her enduring affection for the Pembroke Welsh breed.
Sculptor Hywel Pratley believes the memorial will become a hit not only with royal fans, but that it will attract social media users wanting a selfie beside the late monarch and her dogs.
Speaking before the unveiling in front of a 400-person crowd and with a host of local dignitaries attending, he said:
“The plinth is designed to be sat on and I can see the statue becoming popular with the Instagram generation, and why not?
It will make a perfect backdrop for pictures and people will be able to reach up and pat a dog or if small enough even sit in its back.”
Mr Pratley, 51, who is half Welsh and lives in Chelmsford, Essex, told how he chose to add the corgis for a “bit of fun and to tap into the late Queen’s humanity and address her friendliness.”
He explained he made the statue larger than life because a “life-size Queen Elizabeth is too small. She deserves more.”
The £125,000 statue was commissioned by Dr Sarah Furness, the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, following the Queen’s death in September 2022.
Addressing the crowds in the spring sunshine, she said:
“We are witnessing a piece of history today with the first statue of Queen Elizabeth to be commissioned since her death and who gave us 70 years of exemplary service.
Rutland may be a small county, but the response to this had been huge with contributions from local businesses and individuals of varying sizes.”
As she spoke, barks from 46 dogs from the Welsh Corgi League rang out, and she said, smiling: “You can hear them!”
She added: “The statue is for everyone.”
Before his cancer battle had been known and made public, King Charles III had been invited to unveil the statue.
It is not known if Palace officials had agreed to the request.
Instead, the honour fell to Alicia Kearns, the Tory MP for Rutland and Melton, before being blessed by Debbie Sellins, the Bishop of Peterborough.
One resident, Hilda Townsend, said: “It is just wonderful. We are the tiniest county, but the first to honour the late majesty in such a big way. It is a very fitting tribute.”
Her husband, John, added: “It is absolutely amazing and, as Rutlanders, makes us extremely proud.”
The unveiling of two of the three bronze corgis was given to two young children who had won a local school art competition.
In an emotional speech, Ms Kearns, 31, said:
“It is an incredible statue of our beloved Queen, who showed unwavering commitment.
We hope we can reflect on her legacy of compassion, strength and leadership. The statue was no mean feat and is for all of Rutland and all of our country, and to come together in joy. Rutland leads and others will follow.”
The MP revealed that the King would be visiting the statue.
Crowds of local residents mingled with visitors from further afield, some waving Union flags, with children sporting gold paper crowns on their heads.
She told spectators: “I am proud to play my very small part in helping to celebrate her reign,” pointing to the statue and saying: “She belongs to all of you.”
Following the unveiling, a lone bagpiper played a lament to the late Queen and the National Anthem was played, with crowds joining in.
Dozens of corgis, some wearing red, white and blue, then posed beside the new monument with their owners and officials before parading along the packed streets to Oakham Castle for a meet-and-greet session with the public.
Among the corgi owners was Katrina Emptage from Lincoln, with her two-year-old pet, Mable.
She said: “The statue is absolutely amazing and I’m delighted to be here to see it and be part of the corgi parade. It is very special.”
The late Queen held a life-long, deep affection for the breed after she fell in love with the dogs as a child.
She owned more than 30 over the years, many of which were direct descendants of the first, Susan, which was given to her as an 18th birthday present by her parents in 1944.
Speaking of his inspiration, Mr Pratley said:
“I very quickly thought that I would like to have a corgi nestling in her robes by her feet because what a great symbol it is, artistically, of her being mother of a nation.”
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Heyyyyy TS3 people. Anybody feel like confirming the dog/cat breed names for me because the wiki is uh. Questionable.
I typed out the list already I just need confirmation on how correct it is and if I'm missing anything.
Large Breeds
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Bedlington Terrier
Bernese Mountain Dog
Black And Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Border Collie
Borzoi
Boxer
Brittany
Bull Mastiff
Canaan
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chow Chow
Chow Lab Mix
Collie (Rough)
Curly Coated Retriever
Dalmatian
Dingo
Doberman Pinscher
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
German Shepherd
German Shorthair Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Goolden Doodle
Golden Retriever
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greyhound
Ibizan Hound
Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradinger
Labradoodle
Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norsk Elk Shepherd
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Pharaoh Hound
Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Poodle (Standard)
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Wheaten Terrier
Small Breeds
Basenji
Beagle
Bichon Frise
Black Russian Terrier
Bocker
Boston Terrier
Bull Dog
Bull Terrier
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua (shorthaired)
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
English Cocker Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
French Bulldog
Havanese
Carin Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russel Terrier
Mini Schnauzer
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Pitbull??? (looks like a Bull Terrier)
Pomeranian
Poodle (Mini?)
Pug
Puggle
Schipperke
Schnoodle
Scottish Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Toy Fox Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Cats
Abyssinian
American Bobtail
American Longhair
American Shorthair
American Wirehair
Balinese
Bengal
Birman
Black Cat
Bombay
British Longhair
British Shorthair
Burmese Calico
Chartreux
Colorpoint Shorthair
Cornish Rex Devon Rex
Egyptian Mau
German Rex
Havana Brown
Himalyan
Japanese Bobtail
Javanese
Korat
Kurilian Bobtail
La Perm
Maine Coon
Manx
Norwegian Forest
Ocicat
Oriental
Oriental Shorthair
Persian
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Savannah
Scottish Fold
Shorthair Tabby
Siamese
Siberian
Singapura
Somali
Tonkinese
Turkish Angroa
Tuxedo
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