Dogmeat (Fallout 4)



Dogmeat (named Dog until an unknown point in the game) is a dog living in the Commonwealth.

Background
Currently, no information is known about Dogmeat's past and whether or not he had an owner.

Effects of player's actions

 * Dogmeat is found at a Red Rocket station near Sanctuary Hills and can be recruited as a companion.
 * By reading the Astoundingly Awesome Tales, the Sole Survivor can boost Dogmeat with perks, which reduce damage dealt to it.

Other interactions
The Sole Survivor can command Dogmeat to do certain tasks, such as commanding him to go to a certain location of the Sole Survivor's choosing or fetching an item for the player character. In addition, Dogmeat can do certain tricks.

Appearances
This Dogmeat appears only in Fallout 4. It is the first dog companion called "Dogmeat" in the Fallout series of different breed than Australian cattle dog.

Behind the scenes
Dogmeat is modelled after River, a German Shepherd, owned by Michelle Burgess who is the wife of Joel Burgess, Senior Designer at Bethesda Softworks.