Your thoughts on Spike being a Dog

[MorganaRarityRainbow 89]

Him being a dog fits nicely with alternate universe, but it would have been fine if they portrayed him as maybe a cat? Cat or dog would be best in my opinion.

[Rocky 68]

When I first heard that Spike was going to be turned into a dog in this movie, I was absolutely livid. I thought that was a shot of disrespect to this innocent character. I thought the creators didn't care about him anymore so they turned him into a dog for the sake of a cheap laugh. So going into watching the movie, even as a Spike fan, I was dreading to see what they did with him.

 

AND...

 

Much to my surprise, Spike was actually pretty good in this movie. I mean, other than being a dog he was his usual Spike self pretty much. I do like how aggresive he was in this movie. From sneaking into the human world with Twilight, from trying to intimidate Sunset, to him not letting Twilight give up hope, and of course his scenes with human Rarity. I'm probably going to sound crazy when I say this, but Equestria Girls probably contains one of Spike's best performances.

[Heatwave 177]

The only thing I found slightly off in the appearance of things, was that Rainbow Dash and Applejack should've been wearing pants. Spike worked well as a dog. Not even the skin colors bothered me that much...

[Misterian 118]

The only thing I found slightly off in the appearance of things, was that Rainbow Dash and Applejack should've been wearing pants. Spike worked well as a dog. Not even the skin colors bothered me that much...

Yeah, the skirt-thing is weird, but to be fair, Hasbro wanted to use this movie to advertise for their toys.

 

In fact, making toys from their TV shows is something they've been doing since the 1980's, and they've been doing well because of that, so you can't really blame them for sticking to what they know.

 

They're not like Saban Entertainment with Power Rangers, where they can just mostly take whatever appears in the Sentai footage they adapt, make a toy out of it, and wait patiently as either grade-school aged newcomers or 20-something long-time fans empty shelves faster than you can say; "It's Morphin Time!"

[12yearoldbrony 1]

It was kind of weird to see Spike as a dog. Then again, that sounds like a proper name for a dog. What surprised me is that he didn't have a problem walking on four legs, while Twilight was tripping on two legs.

[RainbowCupcakelol 26]

I think Spike being a dog was the most cutest thing they had thought up yet!

He was so cute and adorable, In a way, I would almost prefer him as a dog, but it wouldn't be the same as when he is a dragon!

[Budding Night 1,043]

SPIKE. LOOKED. SO. CUTE!

 

I'd heard about them making him a dog before hand and thought it was a cute little concept (excluding implying Spike was a pet rather than an assistant), but when I saw the movie I just sat there with a stupid smile at on my face with his cartoon-cuteness. 

 

I see lots of people hating on it, but honestly, whats there for a reason to hate?

[Rocky 68]

SPIKE. LOOKED. SO. CUTE!

 

I'd heard about them making him a dog before hand and thought it was a cute little concept (excluding implying Spike was a pet rather than an assistant), but when I saw the movie I just sat there with a stupid smile at on my face with his cartoon-cuteness. 

 

I see lots of people hating on it, but honestly, whats there for a reason to hate?

Well the reason why it kind of bothered me because the show made it obvious that Spike is more of Twilight's pet, not her friend. At least I felt it was applied when they made him a dog. In fact, when I first heard of Equestria Girls I prayed they were going to leave poor Spike out of the movie entirely to save on the humiliation.

[Seaweed-Headed Dragon 359]

Spike looked pretty cute as a dog. But I really prefer him as a Dragon. It's cuter. But I have to say, he looks pretty good in both forms 

[Arylett Charnoa 4,919]

He was pretty awesome and cute. Like most, I do think it's confusing that a sapient creature was... transformed into a common household pet. But it worked well in the context of the movie, and he could still speak anyways. He was better than his dragon form. Not only aesthetically, but in attitude. He worked well with confused human Twilight, and didn't even really seem to mind his situation for the most part.

[SandCoffeee 7]

I thought it was interesting that they made Spike a dog. Like a lot of people, I thought he was also going to be human. I'm not sure why I've been hearing about how dumb it was, 'cuz I thought it was cute. 

[rainbowdashbrony1 130]

I thought it was hilarious !

[Ianpiersonjdavis 513]

Spike as a puppy was definitely cute, but as someone more or less on par with actual ponies that can speak I personally felt like it was a little degrading to the character.

 

I just don't see why he couldn't be a human as well-it can't be because of his age-because we've seen the Cutie Mark Crusaders and at least four other kids their age at the high school.

 

Plus, Angel was still just a rabbit on the other side of the mirror-so that confused me about the mirror's rules.

[Solid 1,327]

Sort of make sense, Spike is quite a fairly common name for a dog.

[Rocky 68]

The more I think about it, Spike retained more of his cute charm when he was made into a puppy. I don't think he would have done that if he was humanized.

[Skylar 1,641]

I would prefer Spike being a dog than a dragon  

[TheBreech 91]

I thought it worked well. He was a little less number 1 assistant and a little more loyal companion.

I never really got why everyone was so against it...

[Rocky 68]

I would prefer Spike being a dog than a dragon

Not much of a Spike fan I take it?

[Skylar 1,641]

Not much of a Spike fan I take it?

 

I don't mind him really, but I actually liked the EG version of him more, I don't find dragon spike cute, but the dog was adorable 

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177]

I was just thinking about . . .

 

 . . . the cutest little chubby cheeks! D'aw!

 

I thought it was pretty well-played. I couldn't honestly imagine him as another common pet.

 

Meh, I would have made him an Iguana.

[Irish Mist 119]

I'm surprised the green scale-esc hair didn't freak anyone out. Hell, if I saw that I'd run for the nearest door scream about demon dogs. 

[Fawo 1]

I think Spike as a dog really suits him. Rarity as a human is cute too. Cute couple huh?   I also love Spike the Dog's ears <3

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

How did you feel about Spike being a dog? I mean everyone I talk to about Spike being a dog, they're like "oh, it was so stupid...."

 

I thought it was pretty cute. I mean, how weird is it to see purple, yellow and orange-skinned teenagers?

Oh wow a Cheerilee signture that is a rarity to see on these forums o.O!  Nice Cheerilee is super awesome <3

 

Anyways back on track, I think that it was fitting for spike to become a dog in the human world and his character scheme as the dog looked well too. Did not bother me in the slightest bit and also spike seemed to enjoy being a dog or so it seemed...  :okiedokielokie:

[KikiTwilight 90]

I just feel that it suited him... actually, that's one of the things that didn't bother me at all.

 

He still could speak, and he was pretty much himself, even more than ponies of the show. He was still helping Twily around, and his + Rarity's moment were just adorable <3

[JonPear 209]

This seemed like it would have made more sense:

 

 

. . . but at least the movie managed to make Spike-as-a-dog work relatively well