by thelabradorr » Wed Feb 26, 2025 4:23 am
by thelabradorr » Wed Feb 26, 2025 4:56 am
1. What is DARPG?
DARPG stands for Dog Art Roleplaying Game. It’s a creative, community-driven game where participants design, raise, and roleplay with fictional dogs through art and storytelling. Think of it as a virtual dog-raising experience, where you can create your own kennel, design unique dogs, and enter them into shows, competitions, and events.
Here’s what makes DARPG special:
- 🐾 Create Your Own Kennel: Players build fictional kennels where they "breed," train, and show their dogs.
- 🎨 Artwork/Writing-Based Gameplay: Dogs exist through art/writing—whether drawn/written by you, commissioned, or using templates. Each dog typically has a reference sheet with details like breed, name, and personality.
- 🐶 Diverse Activities: From conformation shows (like the ones on TV) to agility trials, herding events, sled races, and even storytelling or roleplaying, there’s something for everyone.
- ✍️ Flexible Creativity: You don’t have to be an artist! Many players write stories, roleplay, or commission others to draw their dogs.
- 🌐 Community-Driven: Originally popularized on platforms like DeviantArt, the community has spread to sites like Toyhouse and even Discord servers, fostering a network of dog-loving creatives.
In short, DARPG is a mix of virtual pet simulation, creative art, and collaborative roleplay—all focused on dogs. You set the rules, shape your kennel’s legacy, and have fun along the way! 🐕✨
"CSKC is here to foster community, host shows, and celebrate our members, but you don’t need to be part of CSKC to enjoy DARPG."
2. How to Join
Joining CSKC is simple! All you need to do is post on our Co-Op Archive. Membership is automatically approved, and once you’re in, you’ll have access to shows, resources, and a network of fellow dog enthusiasts.
3. Creating Your Kennel
Ready to take the plunge and start your own kennel? Here’s how:
A “kennel” in DARPG is a fictional organization run by you (and possibly your original characters) where you raise, show, and work with virtual dogs. Kennels can be simple or complex—it’s all up to you.
Think of your kennel as your brand in the DARPG world. Answering these questions will help define its style and purpose:
What’s my kennel’s name?
— Examples: Silverwood Kennels, Blue Sky Ranch, Red Oak Estates
— Bonus Tip: Add words like “Kennels,” “Ranch,” “Estate,” or “Club” for clarity.
What breeds or types of dogs will I raise?
— Are you focusing on show dogs, working breeds, or mixed breeds?
— Example Focuses: Sighthounds, Sled Dogs, Herding Breeds, Rare Breeds
— Don't feel obligated to stick to one breed or group! You can have whatever breeds you want!
What is my kennel’s location? (optional but adds flavor)
— Maybe it’s in snowy Alaska or the sunny Australian Outback. The location can inspire the kinds of dogs you raise.
What’s my kennel’s purpose?
— Will you focus on conformation shows, sports (like agility or sledding), or just producing beautiful dogs?
4. Setting Your Prefix / Suffix
This helps identify dogs bred by your kennel.
Prefix goes at the start:
Example: Blue Sky’s Rising Sun
Suffix goes at the end:
Example: Rising Sun of Blue Sky
Tip: Stick to either a prefix or a suffix, not both.
Etiquette Note: Never put your kennel’s prefix or suffix on a dog you didn’t breed, even if you own it. Respecting breeder credit is a key part of the community.
5. Creating Your Kennel Rules
Even fictional dogs need some ground rules! Some things to consider:
Breeding Rules:
- How many litters per dog?
- What age can dogs start/stop breeding?
Dogs 2+ are usually considered for potential pairings!
- Are you open to outside stud services?
Adoption/Sales Rules:
- Can people adopt dogs from your kennel?
- Can they breed the dogs or must they be "pet-only"?
- Do you require credit for designs or specific naming conventions?
Roleplay Rules (if applicable):
- Are your dogs open for roleplay?
- Are there specific plots or events they can join?
6. Designing Your First Dog
Time to bring your first dog to life!
Choosing a Breed:
You can pick real breeds, extinct breeds, or community-created breeds (as long as they’re approved for realism standards if you plan to show them in CSKC events). Some user-created breeds have closed registries, meaning you’ll need to adopt or buy an existing dog instead of designing your own—always check the breed’s guidelines.
Designing Your Dog:
Your kennel isn’t complete without its first residents! You can:
- Draw them yourself.
-Use free-to-use line art.
- Adopt pre-made designs from other users.
For each dog, create a profile that includes:
Registered Show Name
Call Name (nickname)
Breed
Gender/Sex
Age
Height/Weight
Color/Markings
Pedigree (if available)
Sport/Work Disciplines
Designer & Breeder Credit
We recommend looking up the breed’s standard if you’re aiming for realism. While DARPG is flexible, CSKC focuses on maintaining accurate breed representations, especially for conformation shows.
Posting Your Dog:
Once your reference is complete, post it in your Co-Op Archive, a member of staff will message you if there are any adjustments to be made to the design!
7. What’s Next?
Now that you’ve got a kennel and some dogs, the world of DARPG is wide open! Here’s what you can dive into next:
Join Our Discord:
The CSKC Discord is where members chat, share tips, post dog designs, and advertise shows.
- Enter Shows
- Health Testing
- Explore Working Events & Sports
- Breed, Trade, and Expand
Welcome to CSKC! Whether you’re here to draw, roleplay, or just enjoy the world of dogs, we’re excited to have you. Build your dream kennel, create stories, and most importantly—have fun!
by thelabradorr » Wed Feb 26, 2025 5:16 am
🐾 Basics
DARPG: Dog Art Roleplaying Game
DSRPG: Dog Show Roleplaying Game
CSKC: CS Kennel Club
🐶 Dog Information Terms
Show Name: A formal, often elaborate name that includes a kennel’s prefix or suffix, used in shows.Example: CSKC’s Majestic Mirage or Majestic Mirage of CSKC.
Registered Name: Another term for the Show Name.
Call Name: The dog’s casual, everyday name (e.g., Max, Daisy, Buddy).
Sire: The father of a dog or litter.
Dam: The mother of a dog or litter.
Discipline: The primary area a dog is trained in (e.g., herding, hunting, agility).
Conformation: The physical structure of the dog, judged based on the breed standard. Also refers to dog shows focusing on breed quality.
Sport / Sporting: Non-working competitive activities like Agility, Obedience, Flyball, Dock Diving, or Disc Dog.
Work / Working: Activities that use a dog’s natural drives, such as herding, sledding, search and rescue, or police work.
🐾 Breeding Terms
Lineage / Line: A dog’s ancestry or pedigree.
Progeny: The direct offspring of a dog.
Pedigree: A genealogical chart showing a dog’s family line (parents, grandparents, etc.).
Cull: To remove a dog from a breeding program
BBP (Breed Blood Panel): Genetic health tests used to identify inheritable diseases.
Body Scores: Evaluations of a dog’s physical health, focusing on areas like hips, elbows, patellas, eyes, cardiac, and thyroid.
🏆 Show Terms
Ch (Champion): A dog who has earned its CSKC conformation championship title.
GCh (Grand Champion): A dog who has achieved a higher level of success, earning a CSKC Grand Championship.
WCh (Working Champion): A dog who has excelled in working disciplines, earning a CSKC working title.
All-Breed Show: A conformation show open to all recognized breeds.
Specialty Show: A conformation show limited to specific breeds or breed groups.
Breed Standard: The official guidelines describing the ideal physical traits, temperament, and abilities of a breed.
Structure: The physical build of a dog, including bone structure, muscle tone, and gait.
Gait: The pattern of movement as a dog walks or trots, evaluated in shows.
Stack: The stance used to display a dog’s structure during conformation judging.
Handler: The person showing the dog in an event. Not always the owner.
Leasing: Allowing another handler to show or breed your dog under specific terms.
Co-Own: Shared ownership of a dog between two or more individuals.
DQ (Disqualified): Removal from a competition for failing to meet breed or show standards.
CACIB: Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté — an international beauty certificate.
RCACIB: Reserve CACIB — awarded to the runner-up in a conformation show.
CACIT: Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Travail — working dog equivalent of CACIB.
RCACIT: Reserve CACIT — runner-up in working trials.
Brace/Brace Class: A conformation class where two dogs of the same breed are judged together.
Breeding Class: A conformation class showcasing 3-5 dogs from the same breeder.
Progeny Class: A conformation class featuring a sire or dam with 1-3 of their direct offspring.
High in Trial: The highest-scoring dog in a working or sporting event.
🐾 Real-Life Kennel Abbreviations
FCI: Fédération Cynologique Internationale
AKC: American Kennel Club
UKC: United Kennel Club
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club
KC: Kennel Club (Great Britain)
WUSV: World Union of Schaeferhund Verein
ADBA: American Dog Breeders Association (APBT)
Word From CSKC Admin
CSKC does NOT support or tolerate dog-fighting within its club, we strictly follow Chicken Smoothie's rules regarding it. If any game/gameness is found amongst our members, you will be banned from participating in CSKC, which includes membership, AND reported to the site staff.
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