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Rudie!

(From the Roblox game, Dandy's World)

Rudie is definitely identifiable as a cervid, but has little to no references as to what type. He's likely to be based off of a whitetail (as are most reindeer in media) being based from Rudolph. But regarding his snout shape, spots (I don't recall any deer with dark spots in particular even as adults), and the vague shape of his antlers alone, these features are not prominent enough to ID him as a whitetail. Rudie is deer shaped, but as to what kind, we can be sure it's not a reindeer.

Cartoon reindeer can be stylized AND accurate too! Here's what we think he'd look like as an actual reindeer -

A lot of hidden hearts can be found in his design.. because he loves Christmas THAT much...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

(From the classic 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV Special.)

Rudolph, to his credit, is recognizably a cervid, but not a caribou in particular - he lacks cloven hooves, a longer furred snout, and a lower stature, so he gets two stars.

As for what we think Rudolph would look like as an actual caribou, here he is!

You HAVE to rate Noko Shikanoko

Nokotan is definitely distinctly a deer, but she isn't a reindeer! She seems to be part Sika deer (Cervus nippon), which she's pictured with frequently in the anime.

This Kinder Surprise Egg reindeer is definitely recognizable as a deer, but that's about where it ends. It lacks cloven hooves and generally cannot be distinguished as any real species of deer, though the closest would probably be a white tail, as many cervids in media simply use that as a model.