Drawing of Bole's head

That Charming BOLE

Hey there, that’s my name.
Welcome to my bolepen!

I was born in 1990s, but don’t be fooled by my age, though. I’m a free-spirited doggo who loves lying around and enjoy some belly rubs  Dog face emoji .

Despite being anatomically chubby most time of the year, I occasionally allow myself to transform into other forms (e.g. buff, lean, or anything in between) with the magical power of commissioned artworks  Money with wings emoji .

Feel free to reach out and say hi! I'm always excited to meet new friends (furry or otherwise). Please offer to cuddle me if you happen to meet me in person  Woozy face emoji .

Hobbies and Interests

First, let’s get this out of the way: I am a furry (yeah, I hope it’s obvious by now). Furry is my hobby — or rather — my lifestyle. I have created a few original characters (OCs), but BOLE is always gonna be my main fursona.

Speaking of being furry as a hobby,

  • Roleplay? I’ve never tried roleplaying; it sounds horribly energy-consuming. Anyways, I’m always open to that if sufficiently motivated.
  • Art? I’m no artist. I can’t draw, paint, sculpt — I’m hopeless. But I adore art and admiring their creators. *ahem* That’s why art commissioning exists.
  • Fursuiting? I’m not ready to face such a huge commitment yet. It is huge investments — not only the cost of the fursuit itself, but also the maintenance and logistics. I have huge respect for those who pursue this endeavor. And do I need to mention that it’s scorching hot inside a fursuit?
  • Conventions? Yes! Although I’ve identified as a furry for a long time, I attended my first furry convention only recently. Furry conventions and events I went so far: ThaiTails 2023, FurGet 2023, Infurnity 2023, and ThaiTails 2024. I’m looking forward to attending more conventions in the future. Please say hi if you see me there!
  • Doujins? Merchandises? I have a modest collection of approximately a hundred doujinshi so far, most of them furry-themed. Merchandise isn’t really my thing, especially acrylic items. On a different note, I’ve helped my artist friend sell their furry stuff at events like FurSquare 2023 and Infurnity 2023.

What else?

  • I love listening to music and I go to great lengths to attend concerts by my favorite musical artists. On one occasion, I even traveled to Japan once solely for the concerts. In total, I’ve made four trips to Japan where concerts were my main purpose of visit.
  • Speaking of my musical palette, I’m obsessed with J-Pop, anisongs, and anime soundtracks. I can even sometimes identify the music composer of a new anime just by listening!
  • Karaoke is my preferred method of practicing Japanese kana — and if you can withstand my horrible singing, I know a great Japanese karaoke spot (definitely not Man****eko).
  • I’m a big nerd, literally and figuratively: science, technology, linguistics, typography, photography, anime, games, quizzes, riddles, brain-teasers, cryptic clues — you name it.
  • Back in 2000s and 2010s, I used to binge a ton of anime. Nowadays, I get my weeb fix from just a couple of good shows each season.
  • TV game shows are my addiction of choice. I’m a huge fan of UK quiz shows like Only Connect and The Chase! You should check them out on YouTube.
  • I like to travel abroad and tread on off-beaten paths. Atlas Obscura is my preferred Travel Guide. I’ve been spending at least one night at the following places (in alphabetical order): Australia, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States. I hope to continue exploring as my budget allows.
  • I’m a dog person (surprise, surprise). I dream of having a fluffy poodle as my sidekick someday — no, not a toy one.

My Fursona

Name, and the Story Behind It

His name is BOLE, That Charming BOLE. Despite being a dog, this auspicious name derives from the Middle English word for a young heraldic bull and shares the pronunciation of bull.

For those linguistically inclined, here are some possible IPA transcriptions of the word: /ˈbul(ə)/, /ˈbuːl(ə)/, /ˈbɔːl(ə)/ (see pronunciation guide)

His name holds a little-known origin story. BOLE was born prematurely, his body frail and vulnerable to the slightest breeze. The doctor feared that he might not survive. Concerned for his well-being, his mother chose a name inspired by a bull to bestow strength and courage upon him. And that was how his name came to be.

Message from the Creator. The moniker That Charming BOLE was often stylized as YtCharmyngeBole in internet handles, reflecting Middle English spelling practices.

Physical Traits

BOLE is a dog but with one striking feature: a pair of protruding, sharp incisors commonly mistaken for a rabbit. His belly, albeit being soft, has the solid roundness matching a noble hound. His soft pelage consists of four primary colors: Beetroot, Orange, Lemon, and Eggplant.

More information in the Character Sheet section (coming soon).

Personal Preferences

These are my personal preferences pertaining to my fursona:

  • Favorite food: Chicken thighs and drumsticks; Beef; People inside BEEF.
  • Favorite color: Green (who would’ve guessed?)
  • Hobbies: Working out (or at least immensely thinking about it)
  • Likes: 3 M’s: Music, Munchies, and Mad calves
  • Dislikes: Sense of impending doom

More information are more to come soon.