That's a pretty respectable 8-bit, nicely defined but not too detailed. Possibly a bit more 16-bit colour-wise though.
Woodland is an interesting idea, some kind of palm tree I guess? I noticed that tuft of greenery coupled with the bark texture makes its head look like a pineapple and I can't now unsee it.
8-bit: This is nice! The pose could have stood to be a bit different, but the pixelation is well done. It's also one of the few 8-bits I've seen where the clothes actually add to the pet and don't look tacked on.
Woodland: I'm glad to see they went with a specialized plant - a palm tree was a great choice. I only wish the leaves on the head were a hair longer so it didn't look so pineapple-ish.