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Dogs,[1][2][name reference needed] also known as Canines,[3] are recurring Animals in The Legend of Zelda series. They usually appear in towns or other populated areas.

Characteristics[]

Link's Awakening[]

Main article: Mutt

Dogs appear as Mutts who roam Mabe Village in Link's Awakening. Treated as enemies, they will attack Link if he attacks them. They can be defeated by using Magic Powder or the Magic Rod. Chain Chomps, animals with Dog-like behavior, also appear for the first time in Link's Awakening as pets of Madame MeowMeow.

Ocarina of Time[]

Dogs are commonly found running around the Castle Town Market and throughout Castle Town's back alleys in Ocarina of Time. These Dogs are smaller and have shaggy fur, resembling terriers. One particular Dog, Richard, is owned by Mamamu Yan, who holds her Dog in very high esteem compared to the other mutts of the town.[4][5] At night, when all the Dogs roam the town, Mamamu Yan is unable to find hers, and asks Link to go look for him.[6] Richard can be found behind a stall near the entrance to the market. As thanks for returning Richard, Mamamu Yan rewards Link with a Piece of Heart.

After awakening seven years later as an adult in the Temple of Time, Hyrule Castle Town is destroyed by Ganondorf and the Dogs are nowhere to be found. Mamamu Yan will have also moved to Kakariko Village along with the rest of the Hylians. After Link successfully gains Epona and Talon moves back to Lon Lon Ranch, she will mention that Talon reminds her of her Dog, Richard.[7] Since Richard is nowhere to be found, and she refers to him in the past tense,[8] it is implied that Richard died in the seven year period.

Majora's Mask[]

MM Dog Model 2

The Dogs of Termina are mostly found at the Doggy Racetrack near Romani Ranch, operated by Mamamu Yan in Majora's Mask. In this minigame, Link chooses a Dog from the kennel that he will bet on in a race. By picking up a Dog while using the Mask of Truth, Link can read the thoughts of the Dog.[9] This is especially useful while choosing a Dog for the races. In addition to the white and brown colorations from Ocarina of Time, Dog coats may also be grey, yellow, and blue. Other Dogs include the Dog of the Cursed Rich Man found inside the Swamp Spider House. If Link reads its mind, it will say his master's eyes are always filled with greed.[10] There is also the Dog roaming South Clock Town, who constantly thinks of Deku Link.[11]

Dogs react differently to each of Link's forms. When Link is in Deku form, Dogs will act hostile to towards him, growling and barking and even knocking him over. When Link is in Goron form, Dogs will growl at him and run away if approached. When Link is in Zora form, Dogs will give affectionate barks and whine at his feet. If Link performs the march while wearing the Bremen Mask, Dogs will fall in line behind him and march along with him to the music, until he stops playing.

It is also mentioned by Guru-Guru that a Dog was the leader of the animal troupe,[12] and wore the Bremen Mask, which Guru-Guru stole.[13]

Oracle of Seasons[]

Main article: Flash

A Dog named Flash appears in eastern Horon Village in Oracle of Seasons. He can be seen fetching a red ball thrown by his master.

Oracle of Ages[]

One unnamed Dog appears as the pet of Mamamu Yan in Lynna City in Oracle of Ages. Mamamu Yan still believes her pet to be much cuter than the rest,[14] despite the fact that there are no other Dogs in all of Labrynna. In the Trading Quest, Mamamu Yan will take the Doggie Mask to hide her dog's face, whom she claims is very shy.[15] In return, she gives Link the Dumbbell that the Dog played with.[16] After receiving a secret from Mamamu Yan's mother in a Linked Game of Oracle of Seasons, and telling this secret to Mamamu Yan, she will mention that she has lost her Dog somewhere in town and will ask Link to go find it.[17] The Dog will appear randomly in Lynna City. After finding and returning the Dog (who can be lifted using the Power Bracelet), Mamamu Yan rewards Link with the Snowshoe Ring.[18]

The Minish Cap[]

Main articles: Fifi, Growler and Rolf

Several Canines appear in The Minish Cap. Fifi is a Canine owned by Stockwell and can be found at Stockwell's House at Lake Hylia. Stockwell claims he is too busy to visit his Canine,[19] and as such he becomes very lonely.[20] Link can bring him a Bottle of Dog Food as a favor to Stockwell, who will let Link keep the Empty Bottle afterwards.[21]

Other, more mutt-like Canines appear in Hyrule Town. One is Rolf, a dark-furred Canine belonging to Romio. The other is Growler, a light-brown Canine, who, in the beginning of the game, blocks a staircase leading to the southwestern part of Town.

While in Minish-sized, Link can speak to Canines and even Fuse Kinstones with Fifi and Rolf.

Twilight Princess[]

Dogs can be found in Ordon Village and Hyrule Castle Town in Twilight Princess. Dogs can be picked up and played with. Link can even play fetch with them using bones found lying around, much to the Dog's enjoyment.[22] If the bone is thrown into the patch of Grass next to the Medical Clinic or near a Tree, the Dog may bring back a Green Rupee or a Heart instead of the bone.

Dogs can be spoken to while in Wolf form, and will often give Link helpful advice on his quest. One particular Dog, owned by Jaggle and Pergie's family, gives Wolf Link helpful information as to how to dig and use his senses when he returns to Ordon Village for the first time in wolf form.

Main article: Stalhound

Stalhounds, skeletal Dog-like beasts, appear roaming Hyrule Field at night.[23] Link must defeat a pack of Stalhounds in order to recover the Wooden Statue, the key to recovering Ilia's memory.[24] Stalhounds also appear within the Cave of Ordeals.

Breath of the Wild[]

Main articles: Hylian Retriever and Satty

Hyrule Compendium Entry

028 (028) Hylian Retriever
BotW Hyrule Compendium Hylian Retriever
Description
The native breed of this mammal varies by region, but one thing remains true: this animal has been known as "man's best friend" since ancient times. They're very clever and obedient, so aside from serving as pets, they are also put to work watching over grazing livestock. It's said that all Hylian retrievers are descendants of the dog once owned by the king of Hyrule.
Common Locations
Akkala Highlands
Hebra Mountains
Recoverable Materials
None

Hylian Retrievers are a breed of Dog in Breath of the Wild. According to the Hyrule Compendium, it is said that all Hylian Retrievers are descendants of the dog once owned by the King of Hyrule.

Other Appearances[]

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland[]

Main article: Barkle

A Dog named Barkle appears as Tingle's intelligent pet Dog first encountered at Sunshine Seashore in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. He will fetch Tingle Rupees if he is given Bones.

Nomenclature[]

In certain foreign versions of The Minish Cap, Rolf and Growler are given similar names (ワウ (Wau) and マウ (Mau); these names are onomatopoeias for barking in their respective languages).

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name
Dog Richard Flash Rolf Growler
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland EnglishUK Dog Richard Flash Rolf Growler
Japan Japanese リチャード ラッシュ ワウ (Wau) マウ (Mau)
French-speaking countries French Chien Kiki Flash Wouf Waf
Canada FrenchCA Cachou (OoT3D)
Federal Republic of Germany German Hund Richard Caprice Woff Wauwau
Italian Republic Italian Cane Richard Flash Uau Arf
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Perro Curro Fiera Leon
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States SpanishLA Ricardo (OoT3D)

Gallery[]

See Also[]

References

  1. "Arrrgh! That is not my dog! How could you mix up my puppy with a mutt like that?!" — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 62 (Series)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 39
  4. "My precious little puppy's fur coat is very special compared to the other mutts around here!" — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  5. "My precious puppy can run faster than any of the other mutts around here!" — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  6. "I can't find my puppy anywhere! I need you to look for it! Please!" — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  7. "That lazy man, he kind of reminded me of my little Richard..." — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  8. "What's that? You say you've never heard of my little Richard? He was such a famous puppy! You seriously haven't heard of him?" — Pooch Lady (Ocarina of Time)
  9. "The mask that can see into people's hearts and minds also seems to work on animals as well..." — Gossip Stone (Majora's Mask)
  10. "Rrr-ruff! Stupid master...His eyes are always filled with greed and desire..." — Dog (Majora's Mask)
  11. "Ruff-ruff! Where'd that Deku Scrub go? When I see his face, I get all riled up!" — Dog (Majora's Mask)
  12. "Oh, that dog was an amazing leader! He always had a stellar troupe no matter what animals he had to work with..." — Guru-Guru (Majora's Mask)
  13. "That's why I...That's why I... That's why I stole it... The dog's mask. I stole it. I wanted it because it was the leader's mask..." — Guru-Guru (Majora's Mask)
  14. "I'm Mamamu Yan, the top breeder in town. My dog is much cuter than that dog! Much cuter!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  15. "That OoA Doggie Mask Sprite mask!!! It fits my dog perfectly! Let me have that OoA Doggie Mask Sprite mask!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  16. "You deserve the toy that my dog played with!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  17. "My precious dog has gotten lost. He's somewhere in town, so I'd like you to get him. He's so delicate. You carry him properly. There is a huge reward if you find him!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  18. "My precious pup! Where were you? Thank you for bringing him home safely! Here is your reward! Don't forget to take it to the jeweler for appraisal!!!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  19. "Stockwell complains that he's been too busy lately to see his dog, Fifi." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  20. "My master, Stockwell, has been coming home far too late to play with me... I'm so lonely." — Fifi (The Minish Cap)
  21. "If you feed Fifi, then I guess you can have the bottle." — Stockwell (The Minish Cap)
  22. "I like...to pick things up!" — Dog (Twilight Princess)
  23. "Those fiends lurk just outside the southern gate... Unfortunately, they only come out at night." — Louise (Twilight Princess HD)
  24. "You're looking for the wooden statue that Ilia had, aren't you, dear? Think it's a coincidence that I happen to know it got stolen from the doctor's place? No... Yes, I'll admit it...I took it. But then I was attacked by some sort of skeletal dog beasts who took it from me." — Louise (Twilight Princess HD)
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