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{{Species
{{ImageCaption|image=File:MM Dog.png|size=180px|align=right|caption=A dog from ''Majora's Mask''|captionalign=center}}
 
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|name = Dog
'''Dogs''' are [[animals]] that appear in towns in several games in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], often with no plot-significant relevance, save for sidequest-like events.
 
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|image = [[File:MM Dog.png|200px]]
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|caption = A dog from ''Ocarina of Time'' or ''Majora's Mask''
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
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|other = ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''
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|habitat = [[Hyrule Castle Town]], [[Doggy Racetrack]], [[Mabe Village]], [[Lynna City]], [[Horon Village]], [[Ordon Village]]
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|characteristics =
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|members = [[Fifi]]<br>[[Mutt]]<br>Richard<br>Flash<br>[[Barkle]]
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}}
   
 
'''Dogs''' are domestic [[animals]] that make various appearances throughout the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], usually appearing in towns or other populated areas. In some games, one particular dog will stand out from the rest. Dogs do not usually have a plot-significant relevance, save for sidequest-like events.
Dogs first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' with their relative, the Chomp, an enemy from the Mario series.
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', a dog in front of a house, [[Mutt]], will attack Link if he attacks it. It can be killed with the [[Magic Rod]]. Chomps do not attack Link and a Chain Chomp, called a [[Bow-Wow]], becomes important for reaching the second dungeon, [[Bottle Grotto]]. Chain Chomps also appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
 
   
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==Appearances==
[[File:Mamamuyan.png|left|80px|One of the dogs from the ''Oracle'' series]]
 
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===''Link's Awakening''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', dogs are often seen running around the [[Hyrule Castle Town|market]] at night.<ref>{{cite|At night it's dangerous to go out with all the wild dogs around... No, I wasn't warning you! I'm worried about my puppy!|Mamamu Yan|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> One dog, named Richard, must be found and returned to his [[Mamamu Yan|owner]] in exchange for a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]].<ref>{{cite|Richard! This is my little Richard! Thank you! Thank you! I'll give this to you as a reward!|Mamamu Yan|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Dogs in ''Ocarina of Time'' will follow [[Link]] if he gets close to them. In this game and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', they resemble [[Wikipedia:Yorkshire Terrier|Yorkshire Terrier]]s.
 
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{{Main|Mutt}}
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[[File:LA - Mutt.png|left]]
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Canines first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' as [[Mutt]]s who roam [[Mabe Village]]. Treated as enemies, they will attack Link if he attacks them. They can be killed using [[Magic Powder]] or the [[Magic Rod]]. [[Chain Chomp]]s, animals with dog-like behavior, also appear for the first time in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' as pets of [[Madame MeowMeow]].
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===''Ocarina of Time''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' Link can participate in a dog race. Link can use the [[Mask of Truth]] to read a dog's mind before the race to find out which ones are more confident. The [[Cursed Man]]'s dog can be found inside the [[Spider House]], and says his master's eyes are always filled with greed. In addition to the white and brown colorations of ''Ocarina of Time'', dog's coats may also be grey, blue, or yellow. When Link is in [[Deku Link|Deku form]], dogs will attack him, but he will not be hurt. When Link is in [[Goron Link|Goron form]], dogs will growl at him and run away if approached. Finally, when Link is in [[Zora Link|Zora form]], dogs will give affectionate barks and whine at his feet.
 
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' (and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' thereafter), dogs are smaller and have shaggy fur, resembling [[Wikipedia:West Highland White Terrier|West Highland White Terrier]]s. Dogs are often seen running around the [[Hyrule Castle Town#Ocarina of Time|Castle Town Market]] in the main plaza and the back alleys. 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.<ref>{{Cite|My precious little puppy's fur coat is very special compared to the other mutts around here!|Mamamu Yan|OOT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|My precious puppy can run faster than any of the other mutts around here!|Mamamu Yan|OOT}}</ref> At night, when all the dogs roam the town, Mamamu Yan is unable to find hers, and asks Link to go look for him.<ref>{{Cite|I can't find my puppy anywhere! I need you to look for it! Please!|Mamamu Yan|OOT}}</ref> Richard can be found behind a stall near the entrance to the market. As thanks for returning Richard, Mamamu Yan rewards Link with a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]].
   
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After awakening seven years later as an adult in the [[Temple of Time]], Mamamu Yan will have moved to [[Kakariko Village]] along with the rest of the [[Hylian]]s. She mentions that [[Talon]] reminds her of her dog, Richard.<ref>{{Cite|That lazy man, he kind of reminded me of my little Richard...|Mamamu Yan|OOT}}</ref> Since Richard is nowhere to be seen, and she refers to him in the past tense,<ref>{{Cite|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?|Mamamu Yan|OOT}}</ref> it is implied that Richard died in the seven year period.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', there's a dog named '''Flash'''. Link can see him fetching a red ball, which his master throws away in the eastern part of [[Horon Village]]. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' involves a dog in a trading quest and a Linked Secrets quest. [[Mamamu Yan]] will trade a dumbbell for the Doggie Mask. In the Linked Secrets quest, Link must chase the dog throughout the town.
 
   
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===''Majora's Mask''===
[[File:Growler(TMC).gif|right|50px|Growler]]
 
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Appearing exactly as they did in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the dogs of [[Termina]] are mostly found at the [[Doggy Racetrack]] near [[Lon Lon Ranch]], operated by [[Mamamu Yan]]. In this mini-game, Link chooses a dog from the kennel that he will bet on in a race. While wearing the By picking up a dog while using the [[Mask of Truth]], Link can read the thoughts of the dog.<ref>{{Cite|The mask that can see into people's hearts and minds also seems to work on animals as well...|Gossip Stone|MM}}</ref> This is especially useful while choosing a dog for the races. In addition to the white and brown colorations of ''Ocarina of Time'', dog's coats may also be grey, yellow or even blue. Other dogs include the dog of the [[Cursed Man]] found inside the [[Swamp Spider House]]. If Link reads its mind, it will say his master's eyes are always filled with greed.<ref>{{Cite|Rrr-ruff! Stupid master...His eyes are always filled with greed and desire...|Dog|MM}}</ref> There is also the dog roaming [[South Clock Town]], who constantly thinks of [[Deku Link]] and how his face "riles him up".<ref>{{Cite|Ruff-ruff! Where'd that Deku Scrub go? When I see his face, I get all riled up!|Dog|MM}}</ref>
Dogs are quite frequent in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the most significant being [[Fifi]] (the only Yorkshire Terrier in ''The Minish Cap''), Rolf ([[Romio and Julietta|Romio]]'s dog), and Growler. Growler is a brown dog that can be found blocking a staircase next to [[Dr. Left]]'s house in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town]]. Link can [[Kinstone Fusion|fuse]] [[Kinstone]]s with it if he is in [[Minish Link|Minish form]].
 
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Dogs react differently to each of Link's forms. When Link is in [[Deku Link|Deku form]], dogs will act hostile to towards him, growling and barking and even knocking him over (this, however, does not really hurt Link). When Link is in [[Goron Link|Goron form]], dogs will growl at him and run away if approached. Finally, when Link is in [[Zora Link|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.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', their last appearance to date, dogs serve little purpose, but can be found in [[Ordon Village]] and [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. The player can talk to them in [[Wolf Link|Wolf form]]. When in Castle Town, in human form, Link can play catch with these dogs. If he tosses a bone found near where the dog is, the dog will run after it and bring it back to Link. If, when by the eastern exit (or western in the Wii version), the bone is thrown in the patch of grass between the doctor's house and the house next to it, the dog may bring Link back a [[rupee]] or two.
 
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It is also mentioned by [[Guru-Guru]] that a dog was the leader of the animal troupe,<ref>{{Cite|Oh, that dog was an amazing leader! He always had a stellar troupe no matter what animals he had to work with...|Guru-Guru|MM}}</ref> and wore the Bremen Mask, which Guru-Guru stole.<ref>{{Cite|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|MM}}</ref>
 
[[File:Mamamuyan.png|right|80px|Mamamu Yan holding her dog in Oracle of Ages]]
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===''Oracle Series''===
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[[File:Dog OOA.png|left|Mamamu Yan's dog]]
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[[File:Flash.png|left|Flash]]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', one unnamed dog appears once again as the pet of [[Mamamu Yan]] in [[Lynna City]]. Mamamu Yan still believes her pet to be "much cuter" than the rest,<ref>{{Cite|I'm Mamamu Yan, the top breeder in town. My dog is much cuter than that dog! Much cuter!|Mamamu Yan|OOA}}</ref> despite the fact that there are no other dogs in all of [[Labrynna]]. In the [[Oracle of Ages Trading Sequence]], Mamamu Yan will take the [[Doggie Mask]] to hide her dog's face, whom she claims is very shy.<ref>{{Cite|That [[File:DoggieMaskSprite.png|15px]] mask!!! It fits my dog perfectly! Let me have that [[File:DoggieMaskSprite.png|15px]] mask!|Mamamu Yan|OOA}}</ref> In return, she gives Link the [[Dumbbell]] that the dog played with.<ref>{{Cite|You deserve the toy that my dog played with!|Mamamu Yan|OOA}}</ref> After receiving a secret from Mamamu Yan's mother in a [[Linked Game]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|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.<ref>{{Cite|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|OOA}}</ref> 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 unnapraised [[Magic Ring#Snowshoe Ring|Snowshoe Ring]].<ref>{{Cite|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
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appraisal!!!|Mamamu Yan|OOA}}</ref>
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A dog named Flash appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', in eastern [[Horon Village]]. Throughout the game, he can be seen fetching a red ball thrown by his master.<ref>{{Cite|My dog's name is Flash! He's good at fetching!|Flash's Owner|OOS}}</ref> This dog has no plot significance or importance in the entire game.
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===''The Minish Cap''===
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:''Related Article: [[Fifi]]
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[[File:Fifi.gif|left|20px|Fifi]]
 
[[File:Growler(TMC).gif|right|30px|Growler]]
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[[File:Rolf(TMC).gif|right|30px|Rolf]]
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Dogs are quite frequent in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the most significant being [[Fifi]] (the only terrier-like dog in ''The Minish Cap''). Fifi, owned by [[Stockwell]], can be found in her master's vacation house in the [[Lake Hylia]] region. Stockwell claims he is too busy to visit his dog,<ref>{{Cite|[Stockwell] complains that he's been too busy lately to see his dog, Fifi.|Stockwell Figurine Description|TMC}}</ref> and as such she becomes very lonely.<ref>{{Cite|My master, Stockwell, has been coming home far too late to play with me... I'm so lonely.|Fifi|TMC}}</ref> Link can bring her the bottle of [[Dog Food]] as a favor to Stockwell, who will let Link keep the empty [[Bottle]] afterwards.<ref>{{Cite|If you feed Fifi, then I guess you can have the bottle.|Stockwell|TMC}}</ref>
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Other, more mutt-like dogs appear in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town]]. One is Rolf, a dark-furred dog belong to [[Romio and Julietta|Romio]], and the other is Growler, a light-brown dog, who, in the beginning of the game, blocks a staircase leading to the southwestern part of town (where [[Dr. Left]]'s house and the [[Figurine Shop]] are found).
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While in [[Minish Link|Minish form]], Link can speak to dogs and even [[Kinstone Fusion|fuse]] [[Kinstone]]s with Fifi and Rolf.
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===''Twilight Princess''===
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[[File:Dog TP.png|left|150px|A Dog in Twilight Princess]]
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', their last appearance to date, dogs serve little purpose, but can be found in [[Ordon Village]] and [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. Dogs can be picked up and played with. Link can even play catch with them using bones found lying around. If the bone is thrown into a patch of grass or near a tree, the dog may bring back a few [[Rupee]]s instead of the bone.
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Dogs can be spoken to while in [[Wolf Link|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.
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[[Stalhound]]s, skeletal dog-like beasts, appear roaming [[Hyrule Field]] at night. Link must defeat a pack of stalhounds in order to recover the [[Wooden Statue]], the key to recovering [[Ilia]]'s memory. Stalhounds also appear within the [[Cave of Ordeals]].
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[[File:Barkle.png|right|80px|Barkle]]
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===''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''===
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{{Main|Barkle}}
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In ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', a dog named Barkle appears as [[Tingle]]'s intelligent pet dog first encountered at [[Sunshine Seashore]]. He will fetch Tingle [[Rupee]]s if he is given [[Ingredients in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland#Bones|Bones]].
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==Trivia==
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* In certain foreign versions ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Rolf and Growler are given similar names (e.g., {{Japanese|ワウ|Wau}} and {{Japanese|マウ|Mau}} in Japanese). More often than not, these names are [[wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeias]] for barking, in their respective languages.
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==See Also==
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* [[Chain Chomp]]
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* [[Fifi]]
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* [[Mutt]]
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* [[Stalhound]]
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* [[Doggy Racetrack]]
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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File:LA - Mutt.png|Mutt, the [[Quadruplet Family]]'s dog, from ''Link's Awakening''
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File:MM Dog (Brown).png|A brown dog in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''
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File:MM Dog (Grey).png|A grey dog in ''Majora's Mask''
File:Photo03.gif|Photo with Bow-Wow, [[Madam MeowMeow]]'s pet, from ''Link's Awakening''
 
File:Dog(OoS).gif|Flash from ''Oracle of Seasons''
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File:MM Dog (Yellow).png|A yellow dog in ''Majora's Mask''
File:Rolf(TMC).gif|Rolf, Romio's dog, from ''The Minish Cap''
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File:MM Dog (Blue).png|A blue dog in ''Majora's Mask''
File:Fifi.gif|Fifi, Stockwell's dog in ''The Minish Cap''
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File:LinkDog.png|Link carrying a dog in ''Twilight Princess''
 
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|name1= Dog
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|ja1= {{Japanese|犬|Inu|Dog|3}}
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|ja2= {{Japanese|リチャード|Richādo|Richard|3}}
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|ja3= {{Japanese|ラッシュ|Rasshu|Rash|3}}
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|ja4= {{Japanese|モーケンちゃん|Mōken-Chan||3}}
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|ja5= {{Japanese|ワウ|Wau||3}}
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|fr1= {{Exp|Dog|Chien}}
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|de1= {{de|Hund}}
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Dogs are domestic animals that make various appearances throughout the The Legend of Zelda series, usually appearing in towns or other populated areas. In some games, one particular dog will stand out from the rest. Dogs do not usually have a plot-significant relevance, save for sidequest-like events.

Appearances

Link's Awakening

Main article: Mutt

Canines first appeared in Link's Awakening as Mutts who roam Mabe Village. Treated as enemies, they will attack Link if he attacks them. They can be killed 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

In Ocarina of Time (and Majora's Mask thereafter), dogs are smaller and have shaggy fur, resembling West Highland White Terriers. Dogs are often seen running around the Castle Town Market in the main plaza and the back alleys. 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.[1][2] At night, when all the dogs roam the town, Mamamu Yan is unable to find hers, and asks Link to go look for him.[3] 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, Mamamu Yan will have moved to Kakariko Village along with the rest of the Hylians. She mentions that Talon reminds her of her dog, Richard.[4] Since Richard is nowhere to be seen, and she refers to him in the past tense,[5] it is implied that Richard died in the seven year period.

Majora's Mask

Appearing exactly as they did in Ocarina of Time, the dogs of Termina are mostly found at the Doggy Racetrack near Lon Lon Ranch, operated by Mamamu Yan. In this mini-game, Link chooses a dog from the kennel that he will bet on in a race. While wearing the By picking up a dog while using the Mask of Truth, Link can read the thoughts of the dog.[6] This is especially useful while choosing a dog for the races. In addition to the white and brown colorations of Ocarina of Time, dog's coats may also be grey, yellow or even blue. Other dogs include the dog of the Cursed Man found inside the Swamp Spider House. If Link reads its mind, it will say his master's eyes are always filled with greed.[7] There is also the dog roaming South Clock Town, who constantly thinks of Deku Link and how his face "riles him up".[8]

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 (this, however, does not really hurt Link). When Link is in Goron form, dogs will growl at him and run away if approached. Finally, 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,[9] and wore the Bremen Mask, which Guru-Guru stole.[10]

Oracle Series

In Oracle of Ages, one unnamed dog appears once again as the pet of Mamamu Yan in Lynna City. Mamamu Yan still believes her pet to be "much cuter" than the rest,[11] despite the fact that there are no other dogs in all of Labrynna. In the Oracle of Ages Trading Sequence, Mamamu Yan will take the Doggie Mask to hide her dog's face, whom she claims is very shy.[12] In return, she gives Link the Dumbbell that the dog played with.[13] 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.[14] 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 unnapraised Snowshoe Ring.[15]

A dog named Flash appears in Oracle of Seasons, in eastern Horon Village. Throughout the game, he can be seen fetching a red ball thrown by his master.[16] This dog has no plot significance or importance in the entire game.

The Minish Cap

Related Article: Fifi

Dogs are quite frequent in The Minish Cap, the most significant being Fifi (the only terrier-like dog in The Minish Cap). Fifi, owned by Stockwell, can be found in her master's vacation house in the Lake Hylia region. Stockwell claims he is too busy to visit his dog,[17] and as such she becomes very lonely.[18] Link can bring her the bottle of Dog Food as a favor to Stockwell, who will let Link keep the empty Bottle afterwards.[19]

Other, more mutt-like dogs appear in Hyrule Town. One is Rolf, a dark-furred dog belong to Romio, and the other is Growler, a light-brown dog, who, in the beginning of the game, blocks a staircase leading to the southwestern part of town (where Dr. Left's house and the Figurine Shop are found).

While in Minish form, Link can speak to dogs and even fuse Kinstones with Fifi and Rolf.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, their last appearance to date, dogs serve little purpose, but can be found in Ordon Village and Hyrule Castle Town. Dogs can be picked up and played with. Link can even play catch with them using bones found lying around. If the bone is thrown into a patch of grass or near a tree, the dog may bring back a few Rupees 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.

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

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

Main article: Barkle

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

Trivia

  • In certain foreign versions The Minish Cap, Rolf and Growler are given similar names (e.g., Template:Japanese and Template:Japanese in Japanese). More often than not, these names are onomatopoeias for barking, in their respective languages.

See Also

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TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name
Dog Richard Flash Fifi Rolf Growler
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese
French-speaking countries French Chien Kiki Flash Brutus Wouf Waf
Canada FrenchCA Cachou Triforce piece
Federal Republic of Germany German Hund Richard Caprice Shnappzu Woff Wauwau
Italian Republic Italian Cane Ferocino Flash Uau Arf
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Perro Curro Tilka Fiera Leon
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States SpanishLA Ricardo Triforce piece
  1. "My precious little puppy's fur coat is very special compared to the other mutts around here!" — Mamamu Yan (Ocarina of Time)
  2. "My precious puppy can run faster than any of the other mutts around here!" — Mamamu Yan (Ocarina of Time)
  3. "I can't find my puppy anywhere! I need you to look for it! Please!" — Mamamu Yan (Ocarina of Time)
  4. "That lazy man, he kind of reminded me of my little Richard..." — Mamamu Yan (Ocarina of Time)
  5. "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?" — Mamamu Yan (Ocarina of Time)
  6. "The mask that can see into people's hearts and minds also seems to work on animals as well..." — Gossip Stone (Majora's Mask)
  7. "Rrr-ruff! Stupid master...His eyes are always filled with greed and desire..." — Dog (Majora's Mask)
  8. "Ruff-ruff! Where'd that Deku Scrub go? When I see his face, I get all riled up!" — Dog (Majora's Mask)
  9. "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)
  10. "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)
  11. "I'm Mamamu Yan, the top breeder in town. My dog is much cuter than that dog! Much cuter!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  12. "That File:DoggieMaskSprite.png mask!!! It fits my dog perfectly! Let me have that File:DoggieMaskSprite.png mask!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  13. "You deserve the toy that my dog played with!" — Mamamu Yan (Oracle of Ages)
  14. "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)
  15. "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)
  16. "My dog's name is Flash! He's good at fetching!" — Flash's Owner (Oracle of Seasons)
  17. "[Stockwell] complains that he's been too busy lately to see his dog, Fifi." — Stockwell Figurine Description (The Minish Cap)
  18. "My master, Stockwell, has been coming home far too late to play with me... I'm so lonely." — Fifi (The Minish Cap)
  19. "If you feed Fifi, then I guess you can have the bottle." — Stockwell (The Minish Cap)