A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Pitbull Portrait

This portrait of the client’s dog is a work in progress by Justin the Blood at In the Blood Tattoos and Rock N’Roll in Pittsburgh, PA. Oh, and am I crazy in thinking that he looks a little like a meaner, tattooed version of Spencer Rice (as in the “nice guy” from Kenny Vs. Spenny)?

If you like stuff all about dogs, lots of people have tattooed their best friends, like Eddie, Binky, and Pee Wee Martini, or this beagle, another beagle, a curious Dachsund, a Shar-pei, and this Boston terrier. There’s also fictional dogs like Toto, Dogbert, Bebe Dog, and Clarus the Dogcow. Not into tattoos? There’s also dog scars and dog scar portraits, as well as suspending over dogs, a dog riding a suspension, a dog lifted by suspension old tattooed dogs, new tattooed dogs, pierced dogs, and even dog shocker collars!

Beat that, cat people.

Comments

22 responses to “Pitbull Portrait”

  1. Spyrlshape Avatar

    well out of my three paw print scars on the right side of my back, only the first one (the original one) is my cat’s pawprint. the other two paw prints belong to two of my dogs. LOL!

  2. jessica Avatar

    he looks SO MUCh like spenny. whoa.

  3. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    would he have to muzzle his tattoo in Ontario?

    you know, it IS a pit bull.

  4. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Hid dog has floppy fuckin ears.~_0

  5. gretta Avatar

    mmm, skeezy smoking boys in boxers.

  6. Marm Avatar
    Marm

    he looks just like spenny, especially in the first picture.

  7. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    too bad the tattoo looks nothing like his real dog… but looks like good work…

  8. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    Now thats dedication to his dog.

  9. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    the tat has cropped ears, doggie does not. I guess it’s nice that if he prefers the aesthetics of cropped ears he chose to have it portrayed on his body rather than subjecting his canine companion to the unnecessary surgical procedure.

  10. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Holly… I know the bloke very well th eonly reason that he had the doggie (so u call it) have its ears cropped 4 the tattoo is cuase it was cheaper cuase there was less ear to have tattitooed , i mean i told him dude wiat till next pay day to finish the eras but sum peopl ewill never listen to good advice comming from brainic jeanniusus like myself so if u evevr need advice on any matter that u cant seem to handle plz feel free to stop by and visit and talk with me and ill teell u evryting that u need to know but where always afraid 2 find OUT ~_0

  11. Marshall Avatar

    He’s totally Spenny’s evil twin!

  12. IAM - Ursula Von Pirate Avatar
    IAM – Ursula Von Pirate

    yeah he totally looks like Evil spenny!

  13. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    I actually did a double take when I first saw this and was like, “HOLY SHIT SPENNY GOT TATTOOS?”.

    Crazyyy

  14. John Avatar

    I’m in the U.S. and I use to watch K vs. S on the game show network very late at night. Does it still come on in Canada?

  15. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    John – Of course, it’s a show done here in Toronto — they’ve signed for a fourth season.

  16. jaysin Avatar

    his dog is a mix. tattoo isn’t. but what ever.

    i still think it’s sharpie.

  17. js Avatar
    js

    I could be wrong but I think the dog you’re calling a boston terrier is actually a french bulldog

  18. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Shame that this guy’s tattoo doesn’t actually look anything like his dog. I’ve seen some amazing pet portraits at BME, but that looks more like a generic “yeah gimme a real tough pit bull” tat.

  19. WT Avatar
    WT

    This is likely the type of guy who SHOULDN’T own a pitbull….

  20. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    the dog he tattooed looks like a cane corso.. the ears are very small.

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