looking through old files i re-found my design explorations for new diamond dogs (and someone elses interpretation of this one, no idea who drew it anymore - but i really liked some aspects). after playing around some more, this design just totally clicked with me,
 
i now see her being partners in crime with this guy (who im changing from guard dog to), being a rogue team stealing stuff from ponies and other diamond dogs. shes the brains of the operation, half the size of him and more quick and nimble, though also able to pack quite a punch (usually somewhere in the nether regions). they grew up in the streets together and have a brother-sister relationship, always looking out for each other.