This pokemon was so highly requested that I finally decided to make a print :D I think Arcanine is canonically a canine, but I like interpretting it as more of a mix between wolf and tiger. So, even though this guy has the mostly canine body, I DID sneak in some retractable claws ;)
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This piece turned out quite lovely! I think the retractable claws are a neat addition.
They say Arcanine's design is influenced by the "shisa" lion-dog guardians of Japanese folklore. So, yes, it's essentially a mix of tiger/lion and canine.