List of fictional dogs in video games

For a more comprehensive list, see List of fictional dogs.
See also: List of fictional canines in animation
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This is a list of fictional dogs originating in video games, which is a subsidiary to the list of fictional dogs. It is a collection of various notable dogs that are featured in video games, including arcade games, personal computer games, or console games.

Canine Origin System(s) Notes
Alice The Last of Us Part II PlayStation 4 One of many dogs trained by the WLF to assist in patrolling Seattle, Alice is primarily handled by supporting character Mel.
Amaterasu Ōkami PlayStation 2 The main character of the game, Amaterasu is the Japanese Shinto sun goddess, who has inhabited the form of a white wolf.
Angelo Final Fantasy VIII PlayStation Full name: Sant' Angelo di Roma, the canine companion of Rinoa Heartilly. She assists Rinoa in most of her Limit Breaks.
Annoying Dog Undertale PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch A dog who represents the game's creator, Toby Fox. It often steals Papyrus' special attack bone, and it is encountered mostly in Snowdin. It resembles both the American Eskimo and Samoyed breeds of dogs.
Barbas The Elder Scrolls (recurring throughout series) Various The companion of the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile. Technically a shapeshifting Daedra, but typically takes the form of a dog. Is generally a feature of Clavicus Vile's quests in each Elder Scrolls game, and foil to the nastier side of his antics.
Barista Rhythm Tengoku Game Boy Advance A white dog who wears red headphones, and a recurring character throughout the series. Runs the in-game café, where he will offer the player conversation.
Bill Grey Star Fox 64 Nintendo 64 Bill Grey is a fictional, supporting male character from the Star Fox series. He is an anthropomorphic bulldog with brown fur (although was originally gray in color, reflecting his name).
Blade Wolf Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance PS3 • Xbox 360 • PC A Robot hound acting as both boss fight and companion.[1]
Boney Mother 3 Game Boy Advance The pet dog of Lucas' family and eventual party member.
Boomer Far Cry 5 PC · Xbox One · PS4 Recruitable character.
Brown Rule of Rose PlayStation 2 Dirty Brown. A Labrador, loyal and able to track what Jennifer needs dog in the game.
Buckley The Last of Us Part I PlayStation 3 The pet dog of Tommy; found at the dam in Jackson, Wyoming. Appears briefly in The Last of Us Part II
Bullet Blair Witch PC • Xbox One • PlayStation 4 • Nintendo Switch • Oculus Quest • Oculus Quest 2 • Luna A Belgian Malinois is the companion of the main character, Ellis.[2]
Caesar Wargroove PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PS4 A canine that leads armies with wordless dignity. He inspires and guides troops through battle.
Cheese Legs Lisa: The Painful PC White with light brown spots. Cheese Legs is the first enemy in the game.
Chop Grand Theft Auto V Xbox 360 • PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC The pet dog of Lamar Davis, Chop is eventually taken care of by Franklin Clinton.
Chorizo Far Cry 6 PC · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · Stadia · Xbox Series X/S A Dachshund pup on a special wheelchair who the player can recruit as a companion.[3]
Copper and Booker Animal Crossing GameCube • Nintendo DS • Wii • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo Switch A pair of police dogs who guard the town gate and operate the lost and found.
D-Dog Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PC · Xbox One · PS4 · Xbox 360 · PS3 D-Dog is one of the available buddies that can be found and deployed for use in missions alongside Snake.[4]
Digby Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Nintendo 3DS An anthropomorphic Shih Tzu, he is in charge of the Happy Home Showcase and is also a twin brother of Isabelle. Initially absent from Animal Crossing: New Horizons appeared later in an update.[5]
Dinky Di Mad Max PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One An injured dog that rides in a modified buggy with Max to help search for buried land mines.
Dog / Barkspawn Dragon Age: Origins PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 An optional Mabari Warhound character that can be recruited by the protagonist or is present in the human noble beginning sequence. Name defaults to "Dog" ingame, though the character is commonly known unofficially as "Barkspawn".
Dog Fable II Xbox 360 The protagonist's dog. It follows the player around most of the game, and it is able to fight and locate buried treasure.
Dog Resident Evil 4 Multiple A dog may be saved from a bear trap early in the game, who will then help the player during the fight against El Gigante.
Dogamy and Dogaressa (Dogi) Undertale PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch A pair of minibosses encountered in Snowdin Forest. They appear later as NPCs in Grillby's and are members of the Royal Guard.
DogDay Poppy Playtime Multiple An orange American cocker spaniel who was one of the Smiling Critters. His pendant is a Sun and he's the leader.
Dogfella Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP iOS • Android • PC The companion of Logfella the lumberjack.[6]
Doggo Undertale PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch A miniboss encountered in Snowdin Forest. He is later found as an NPC in Grillby's. He is a member of the Royal Guard. He cannot see outside of things that move.
Dogmeat Fallout series PC · Xbox One · PS4 A recurring character in Fallout, Fallout 3 and Fallout 4. He is an optional companion the protagonist can recruit either by meeting certain criteria (i.e. Fallout) or just finding him as a random encounter in the game. In Fallout 3, it is possible for Dogmeat's puppy to be found and recruited if Dogmeat dies while accompanying the protagonist. The design of Dogmeat in Fallout 4 drew inspiration from a real-life dog named River.[7]
Dr. Jennifer Dogna Super Animal Royale PC · macOS · Nintendo Switch · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · Stadia · Xbox Series X/S A Golden Retriever researcher and scientist.
Dribble WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! Game Boy Advance • GameCube • Virtual Console A large anthropomorphic bulldog with red hair, who stands on his hind legs. He wears a blue jumpsuit with a picture of a teddy bear on the back, and a green hat which bears his logo. He seems to be large, burly and gruff, but he is quite calm and friendly, though perhaps not as intelligent.
Duck Hunt Dog Duck Hunt NES • 3DS • Wii U An iconic pooch with an unparalleled sense of humor. One of the playable fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Floyd JumpStart 1st Grade PC A basset hound who serves as a hall monitor, in the 2000 updated version of JumpStart 1st Grade.
Frankie JumpStart series PC · Wii · Nintendo DS · Mobile app An anthropomorphic dachshund dog who serves as the primary mascot of the JumpStart series of educational games. He first appeared in the original version of JumpStart 1st Grade.
General Pepper Star Fox 64 N64 Commander-in-chief of the Cornerian Defense Forces.
Gizmo JumpStart Adventures 4th Grade: Sapphire Falls PC The companion of the main characters, TJ and Sally.
Greater Dog Undertale PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch A miniboss encountered in Snowdin Forest. It is later found as an NPC in Grillby's and is a member of the Royal Guard. It has very big armor, but later it is revealed that it is a puppy, and that it only wants to play with Frisk.
Harriet Animal Crossing: City Folk, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Nintendo Wii • Nintendo DS • Nintendo Wii U • Nintendo 3DS A pink poodle who runs the Shampoodle barber shop.
Hewie Haunting Ground PlayStation 2 The main character's companion throughout the game, a 4-year-old white German shepherd.
Interceptor Final Fantasy VI SNES • PlayStation • GBA • iOS • Android • PC Dog owned by Shadow who is hostile but friendly with Relm Arrowny
Isabelle Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Mario Kart 8 (DLC), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo Wii U • Nintendo Switch A kind Shih Tzu who assists the player in their new role as the town mayor as their secretary and assistant. She is also the twin sister of Digby, who works and stands in the front entrance to the Happy Home Showcase.
Jake Dog's Life PlayStation 2 The main character of the game; a happy-go-lucky American Foxhound on a mission to rescue the girl dog of his dreams, Daisy.
K.K. Slider Animal Crossing Nintendo 64 • GameCube • Nintendo DS • Wii • Nintendo 3DS A dog who has appeared in all of the Animal Crossing games to date. His purpose is performing music for the player.
KEI-9 Mass Effect 3 PC · Wii U · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 KEI-9 is a robotic dog left to Shepard by an engineer working on the Normandy. KEI-9 is purely cosmetic and roams the cargo bay area.
Koromaru Persona 3 PlayStation 2 Dog who can summon a persona.
Lesser Dog Undertale PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch One of the monsters who is encountered in Snowdin Forest. It is also part of the Royal Guard and is later found as an NPC in Grillby's. Its neck often grows when it is excited. Like Greater Dog, it merely wants to play.
Meeko Skyrim PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 A recruitable canine companion found on the road near the appropriately named "Meeko's Shack".
Milla Basset Freedom Planet PC · Wii U · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch A young girl basset hound with orange hair and one of the playable protagonists.
Mimpi Mimpi iOS • OS X • Android • PC The main character of the independent game, Mimpi is a little dog who sets up to find his owner.
Mira Silent Hill 2 PC · PlayStation 2 · Xbox Reveal to be the mastermind behind the events of the game in a joke ending.
Missile Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Nintendo DS He stars in a mini-game called "Missile Omikuji", where he tells fortunes to players in his "enthusiastic" style.[8] Missile is a Pomeranian with thick fur of brown and white. He is very excitable from loud noises and strangers by barking at (greeting) them. However, he is very loyal, doing anything in his power to protect his owners Lynne and Kamila.
Missile Ace Attorney (Various Video games) Nintendo DS A Shiba Inu breed K-9 police dog with the Los Angeles Police Department who briefly appears in several games. Detective Dick Gumshoe is in charge of the dog's care, and calls him one of his "Seven Secret Weapons".
Muggshot Sly Cooper series PlayStation 2 A recurring villain in the franchise. He appears only in the first and third games of the series, but also makes appearances in the second issue of the comic series and a promotional short called "Timing is Everything".
"Good Boy" Mutt Kingdom Come: Deliverance PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch A large, muscular dog of indeterminable breed formerly owned by a butcher, Mutt joins the protagonist, Henry of Skalitz, after they both survive the massacre of their hometown. Mutt can be trained for hunting game, discovering hidden items and distracting enemies which pose direct threat to Henry by biting and wrestling them.
Pablo Grapple Dog Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S The titular anthropomorphic dog protagonist of the game.
PaRappa the Rapper PaRappa the Rapper PlayStation Trying to impress the love of his life. He motivates himself out of problems with his catchphrase, "I Gotta Believe!" His name comes from the Japanese term for 'paper thin'.
Pascal the dog Shin Megami Tensei Super Nintendo Entertainment System Pet dog of the protagonist, can be used to summon Cerberus
Peter Puppy Earthworm Jim Sega Genesis An anthropomorphic alien dog with the ability to transform into a large monstrous form whenever he is hurt or scared.
Polterpup Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon, Luigi's Mansion 3 Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch A ghostly dog that appears throughout the game.[9] It is the only ghost that Luigi is not afraid of.
Poochy Yoshi's Island SNES · GBA Similar to a dog yet has no visible ears or nose; looks very little like a dog and somewhat like a duck.
Poppy Samurai Shodown Arcade · Various The husky companion of Galford.
Popka Klonoa (recurring throughout series) PlayStation 2 · Various The sidekick of Lolo and accompanied Klonoa to save the world Lunatea
Ralph Sleepwalker Amiga • PC • C64 • Atari The protagonist, tasked with rescuing its owner Lee.
Reindog MultiVersus PC One of the playable characters.
Reksio Reksio (video game series) PC The main character of the game. Has appearance of a white dog with orange spots.
Repede Tales of Vesperia Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 Faithful companion of Yuri Lowell and playable character. Wears an eyepatch and wields a dagger as a weapon. Also has a pipe in his mouth, though there is no further indication that he smokes with it.
Rex Fallout: New Vegas PC · Xbox 360 · PS3 The King's pet Cyberdog, loaned to The Courier originally for a quest, then on a semi-permanent basis.
Riley Call of Duty: Ghosts PC · Xbox One · Xbox 360 · PS3 · PS4 This loyal military dog accompanies the Protagonist on a series of missions spanning the globe.
Ros Assassin's Creed Odyssey: The Fate of Atlantis part I PC · Xbox One · PS4 · Nintendo Switch Ros was the personal pet dog of the Isu Persephone in the simulation of Elysium. When combined with the Apple of Eden, Ros is actually Cerberus, guardian of the Underworld.
Rosie The Walking Dead: The Final Season PC · Xbox One · PS4 · Nintendo Switch An American Bulldog who eventually becomes Clementine's pet.
Rufus Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 Rufus is the family dog of the Marstons' and a dependable tracking dog
Roscoe the Space Dog[10] Space Channel 5 series Various A hostage and dancling who is forced to dance by the Morolians, and later the Rhythm Rogues in an alternate timeline. Roscoe accompanies Ulala if he is saved, and enjoys barking and dancing. He belongs to a group called "dogma,"[10] and is also known by his other alias, "Funny."[11] Roscoe is rumored to be a robot dog.[11]
Roswell JumpStart Adventures 6th Grade: Mission Earthquest PC The pet blue canine of Zack and Jess.
Rush Mega Man 3 NES Mega Man's robot dog companion, able to transform into several vehicle forms as part of his support role.
Sam Sam & Max PC · Xbox 360 · Wii · PS3 · Nintendo Switch  · MS-DOS  · MAC OS  · IOS An anthropomorphic private investigator, often described as a six-foot-tall dog who wears a suit and a fedora. He works along his partner, Max, with the purpose of solving problems as the Freelance Police, though often in a maniacal manner.
Sam The Walking Dead: Season Two Multiple A stray dog that Clementine meets in Episode 1.
Scratch Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Series X/S · PS5 · PC · macOS A stray dog, potential camp follower and familiar of the protagonist.
Shadow Dead to Rights Xbox · PS2 · GCN · PC · PS3 · PSP · GBA · Xbox 360 Jack Slate's dog. Can perform instant takedowns, and is available for stealth missions in Retribution.
Sif, the Great Grey Wolf Dark Souls Xbox360 · PC · PS3 Great Grey Wolf Sif is the wolf companion of Sir Artorias, the Abysswalker.
Squirt JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade PC A puppy who is the younger cousin of Frankie.
Temjin Space Channel 5: Part 2 Dreamcast  • PlayStation 2  • PC  • Xbox 360 A narky dog that enjoys the company of Alumi.[11]
Timber Far Cry New Dawn PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Stadia A mutated stray dog that can be hired as a companion.[12]
Torgal Final Fantasy XVI PlayStation 5 Resembles a real-life grey wolf, appearing as both a puppy[13] and an adult, and provides assistance during battles.[14]
Vigilance Skyrim PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 Can be bought from Banning at the Markarth Stables, and will then serve as companion to the Dragonborn.
Walt Valiant Hearts: The Great War PC • PS3 • PS4 • Xbox 360 • Xbox One • iOS • Android • Nintendo Switch • Stadia A brave medical dog, assists his human in the war-torn fields, inspired by the courageous frontline dogs of World War I. Additionally, Walt and his sister were the main heroes of the iOS-exclusive interactive comic titled Valiant Hearts: Dogs of War.[15][16][17]
Whiskey Commandos 2: Men of Courage PlayStation 2 A Bull Terrier and playable character that is befriended by the Commandos after his owner, a wounded ally, dies while imprisoned.
Wonder Dog Wonder Dog Sega Mega-CD • Amiga 1200 A dog who must rescue his home planet from invading forces.
Yamato Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi Sega Genesis The companion dog of the protagonist, Joe Musashi (Hayate in Japanese version).

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