10 Canine Companions In Video Games That Stole Our Hearts
1. Dogmeat - Fallout Series
There are many weird and wonderful companions in the fallout series. From super-intelligent deathclaws, to hard-boiled synth detectives, there’s a real menagerie of characters to choose from. However, one companion has stood out as a fan favourite ever since the release of the original game. He has appeared as both a main companion and a secret one throughout the series run, I am of course talking about the legendary Dogmeat.
With inspiration drawn heavily from Max’s dog in Mad Max 2. Dogmeat appears in the first game as an unassuming scrapyard mongrel. However, this dogs personality and faithfulness meant that he would have to appear in later releases.
Each game incarnation has been different ranging from a blue heeler in Fallout 3, to a German Shepherd Fallout 4, but two things have never changed. His name and his Loyalty. Whether your attacking a bandit camp or fighting against the enclave with their advanced technology, this dog will be next to you the whole way.
The other companions can offer all the guns and armour in the world but nothing will stand up to Dogmeats intelligence and courage. And how could you leave him behind anyway, look at them puppy eyes?