Welcome to being a furry, it's pretty cool :D
The hair being so glossy looks really nice, and the facial expression is just pure contagious joy and that makes me happy. Also, ears with spiky fur at the tips... Yes. Absolutely yes. Nice job!

A really cute and special design! I love the outfit, it really is unique - never seen anything like it before. The coloring is beautiful, too!

This is beautiful! The way the fur is shaded and lined looks super accurate, clean and appealing, and the posing is lively and creative! The flames add a popping and eye-catching touch to the drawing, too, without subtracting from the full piece. What a nice gift, and happy birthday to your pal!