Dog

Dog

Games

Link's Awakening Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Oracle of Seasons Oracle of Ages The Minish Cap Twilight Princess Breath of the Wild Tears of the Kingdom

Dogs are recurring animals in The Legend of Zelda series.

Link's Awakening

Main article: Mutt

Some dogs can be found in the streets of Mabe Village. They will growl at Link and attack him if he hurts them. If Link sprinkles Magic Powder on one of the dogs, it will burst into flames.

Ocarina of Time

As young Link, Mamamu Yan and her dog, Richard, can be seen in the Market at daytime. If Link is in the Market at nighttime, there will be a pack of dogs that can be found in various locations in the Market. If Link finds Richard out of the dogs and returns it to Mamamu Yan, he will receive a Piece of Heart. Richard can be found around the market stall just to the right of the Bazaar.

Majora's Mask

One of the most notable dogs in Majora's Mask is the loose dog present in front of the Clock Tower. The behavior of the dog changes depending on which form Link takes:

• Hylian/Fierce Deity: The dog acts as if Link isn't there, running around in a circle and barking.
• Deku: The dog chases and attacks Deku Link, but its attacks do no damage.
• Goron: The dog evades Goron Link and whines.
• Zora: The dog follows Zora Link and sits patiently in front of him.

The Doggy Racetrack also exists in Romani Ranch. Many dogs are encased in a fence structure. Link can use the Mask of Truth to hear the dogs' thoughts and determine which will win.

The Minish Cap

A number of dogs in The Minish Cap actually have names and Link is usually able to fuse Kinstones with them.

• Fifi - Found at Stockwell's House in Lake Hylia, Fifi is lonely as her owner Stockwell comes home late from work.
• Growler - Found at the west end of Hyrule Town, Growler serves as a barrier earlier in the game.
• Rolf - Found inside Romio's house. Rolf doesn't like Julietta's cat Scratcher.

Twilight Princess

There are a few dogs that run around the alleys of Castle Town. One dog lays near Purlo's tent laying down. Link also can pick up and carry dogs around; additionally there are sticks in each area which can be thrown by Link. When holding a dog, Link's expression changes from a plain expression to a slight smile.

Link in wolf form has the ability to speak to dogs gaining tidbits of information about the area.

Breath of the Wild

Main article: Hylian Retriever

In Breath of the Wild, dogs live at Stables. If Link stands next to one, it will start to follow Link. If he attacks it, it will run away and bark at him. If Link feeds one enough, it will lead him to a treasure chest. At the Wetland Stable a dog named Satty can be found. This dog acts like normal dogs, but his owner Quince will tell Link about him.

Tears of the Kingdom

Main article: Hylian Retriever

Trivia

• The Dogs in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask are most likely based on the dog breed, Schnauzer.

Gallery

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  Dog from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

References

1. ↑ "GRRRR..." — Dog, Link's Awakening.