This piece was a bit odd for me, not gunna lie, honestly as an aspiring tattoo artist I would say ixnay on the skin rip element to the piece all together and maybe do something cute, like a half moon under his paws. Just my opinion though, I just see skin animal pieces as more aggressive. Plus the grey scale realism with it was off too. As a commision artist though, I just do what is requested. Still pulled off quite an interesting piece.