Stripe

Stripe is a creature found in the Big Empty in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Old World Blues.

Background
Stripe is a Wild Wasteland encounter of a miniature deathclaw found in Higgs Village inside of Gabe's doghouse. The doghouse is behind House 003. In front of Gabe's doghouse is a "chicken" leg and Gabe's bowl, a unique dog bowl. Gabe's bowl can be brought back to Dr. Borous to complete the quest A Brain's Best Friend.

Biology
Stripe is an alpha male deathclaw that somehow was modified to be much smaller than normal. He's about the size of a dog, but much more deadly!

Gameplay attributes
Despite his small size, he is quite powerful. Having the same amount of HP as a legendary deathclaw, he may kill players who are caught off guard. However, Stripe will only pursue the player as far as the fountain before retreating back to the doghouse.

Appearances
Stripe appears only in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on, Old World Blues.

Behind the scenes
Stripe may be a reference to the lead antagonist in the film Gremlins. This is likely due to the somewhat similar appearance of a "miniature deathclaw" to a gremlin, and the fact that Stripe is a Wild Wasteland encounter. This is also supported that gremlins had a preference for chicken which would explain the presence of a chicken leg. This is a direct reference to the scene in Gremlins where the high school teacher attempts to feed a hiding Stripe a chicken leg, only to end up dead.