So, I could be wrong here, but as far as i'm aware, charmander and it's evolutions are based on a japanese mythology about a salamander that grows wings. I dont remember where I heard about it, but I rather liked the idea, so I had a go at drawing the lil' guy a bit more feral-like.
He's totally fierce.
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Founds it
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Charmander_(Pokémon)#Trivia
Now it makes sense why they never changed him to a dragon type
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I so would pet him!.. But i like my arms where they are :)