People can draw thins like wolves any old way they want, in ways that look /nothing/ like an actual wolf in proportion, anatomy, and of course markings, but nothing is ever said about it.
But the instant someone uploads a drawing of say, a dire wolf, you get everyone and their mother nitpicking the anatomy to pieces telling the artist what all is wrong.
This applies to all manner of paleo art I have seen. Some folks do paleo art to be super accurate. Others do it for the same reason people draw swirly pink and green kitty wolves: for fun. It is usually pretty obvious when the artist isn't too concerned about accuracy (pin or green or with supr fluffy tails).
In other news, I have decided to take on some 10 dollar sketch commissions in a few days. I will write out the details, it's not what you think, I swear. :3
