List of fictional dogs in video games

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This is a list of fictional dogs in originating in video games, and it is 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
Amaterasu Okami 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.
Boney Mother 3 GBA The pet dog of Lucas' family and eventual party member.
Brown Rule of rose PlayStation 2 Dirty Brown. A Labrador, loyal and able to track what Jennifer needs dog in the game..
Chop Grand Theft Auto V Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 The pet dog of Lamar Davis, Chop is eventually taken care of by Franklin Clinton.
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.
Frankie JumpStart PC Wii Nintendo DS
General Pepper Star Fox 64 N64 Commander-in-chief of the Cornerian Defense Forces.
Hewie Haunting Ground PlayStation 2 The main character's companion throughout the game, a 4-year old white german shepherd.
K.K. Slider Animal Forest Nintendo 64  Nintendo 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.
Koromaru Persona 3 Playstation 2 Dog who can summon a persona.
Missile Ghost Trick Nintendo DS He stars in a mini-game called "Missile Omikuji", where he tells fortunes to players in his "enthusiastic" style.[1] 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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Rush Mega Man 3 NES Mega Man's robot dog companion, able to transform into several vehicle forms as part of his support role.
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.
Shadow Dead to Rights (series) 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.
Wonder Dog Wonder Dog Sega Mega-CD  Amiga 1200 A dog who must rescue his home planet from invading forces.

References

  1. Mitchell, Richard. "Joystiq". Gamedaily.com. Retrieved January 21, 2012.