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DOG, Domestic
 

Very small Fighter	Small Fighter	Medium Fighter	Large Fighter
Very small Normal	Small Normal	Medium Normal	Large Normal
Very small Runner	Small Runner	Medium Runner	Large Runner

FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE:
HIT DICE:
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: See below
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Hold
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE:
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE:
 

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Guard dog	Medium Fighter, Large Fighter, Medium Normal	25 gp
Hunting dog	Large Fighter, Very small Normal	17 gp
Coursing hound	Medium Normal	50 gp
Draft dog / sled dog	Medium Normal, Large Normal	10 gp
Dog-fighting / bear-baiting dog	Small Fighter, Medium Fighter	30 gp
Food dog	Very small Normal	3 gp
Herding dog	Very small Normal, Small Normal, Medium Normal, Large Normal	20 gp
Ratter	Very small Fighter	10 gp
Collar, normal	-	3 sp
Collar, spiked	-	5 sp
Dogsled	-	50 gp

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Armor Type	Maximum speed	AC bonus
Leather or padded armor	15"	1
Studded leather, ring || scale mail	12"	2
Chain mail, banded mail	12"	3
Plate mail	9"	4

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DOG, Domestic: Very Small Fighter (some Terriers)

FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 9"
HIT DICE: 1-3 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1/1-2
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Hold
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (11-20 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 5 + 1

Dogs of this type are bred to attack vermin such as rats, or to drive weasels, foxes, or even badgers from their burrows.
Some of the terrier breeds fit this category.

DOG, Domestic: Small Fighter
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 1-4 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-3
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Hold
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (21-40 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 5 + 1

Dogs of this type are much like their smaller brethren.
They may also be used in dog fights where there are weight categories.

DOG, Domestic: Medium Fighter (Boxer, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier)

FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 1+1
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-5
SPECIAL ATTACKS:  Hold
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (41-80 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 20 + 2

Dogs of this type may serve as guards,
or fight other animals in such "sports" as dog fights,
bull baiting,
badger baiting,
or bear baiting.
Examples would be the boxer, the bull terrier, or the Staffordshire terrier.

DOG, Domestic: Large Fighter (Rottweiler, Bull Mastiff)

FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 2 + 2
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-8
SPECIAL ATTACKS:  Hold
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M (80 + lbs.)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: II | 35 + 3

These are generally huge beasts of the mastiff type, bred to guard and attack, or
for use in hunting large and dangerous animals such as boars || lions.
Rottweilers and bull mastiffs are typical examples.

Hold: In combat, some dogs grab and hold on.
The hold is inflicted if the dog scores a hit with a roll of 16 or better,
and it may then do damage equal to half the normal bite damage each round thereafter with no roll "to hit."
Opponents so held are considered to be held by one leg, with appropriate combat penalites (DMG, page 67).
Fighting breeds do this naturally, and others may be taught the move.
A determined dog cannot be removed unless it is stunned or killed.

DOG, Domestic: Very Small Normal Dog (Shetland Sheepdog)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 1-2 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 0-1/1
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (11-20 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 5 + 1

These may serve in any number of ways.
Some, like Shetland sheepdogs, may be drovers' or herdsmen's dogs, while others may be employed as burglar alarms, or are kept simply as pets.
Still others are used to harass and delay large game for hunters, or are raised for the cooking pot, || to attack small animals.

DOG, Domestic: Small Normal Dog (Smaller hounds, Border Collie, Small Spaniels, Larger Terriers)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 1-3 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-2
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (21-40 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 5 + 1

Dogs in this category are as various as their smaller cousins.
They include the smaller hounds, herding dogs such as the border collie, the small spaniels, and some of the larger terriers.
Typical village scavengers are of this size.

DOG, Domestic: Medium Normal Dog
(collies, old English sheepdogs, and German shepherds;
most of the hounds, including foxhounds and coonhounds; sled dogs of various types;
fast, light guard dogs such as Doberman pinschers;
and most of the pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels, as well as many others)

FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 18"
HIT DICE: 1
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (41-80 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 10 + 1

This is by far the largest category, including dogs that serve almost every conceivable prespos.
Among them are drovers' and herdman's dogs such as collies, old English sheepdogs, and German shepherds; most of the hounds, including foxhounds and coonhounds; sled dogs of various types; fast, light guard dogs such as Doberman pinschers; and most of the pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels, as well as many others.

DOG, Domestic: Large Normal Dog (Bloodhound, St. Bernard, Newfoundland)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 2
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-5
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M (80 + lbs)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 20 + 2

Dogs in this category are heavily built, but less so than the fighting breeds.
They include the biggest hounds, such as the bloodhound, drovers' and herding dogs that also serve to protect the herd or flock, draft dogs, and rescue dogs such as the St. Bernard || Newfoundland breed.

DOG, Domestic: Very Small Runner Dog (Italian Greyhound)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 1-2 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 0-1/1
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (11-20 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I }| 5 + 1

These are miniature versions of the other running dogs, and are kept as pets.
The Italian greyhound is typical.

DOG, Domestic: Small Runner Dog (Wippet)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 18"
HIT DICE: 1-3 hp
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-2
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (21-40 lbs.)
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 5 + 1

Small running dogs are usually set on rabbits and hares.
An example is the whippet.

DOG, Domestic: Medium Runner Dog (Greyhound, Saluki, Afghan Hound)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 21"
HIT DICE: 1
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4
SPECIAL ATTACKS:
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S (41-80 lbs.)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 10 + 1

Most dogs built for speed are of this type,
the optimum size for running;
greyhounds, salukis, and Afghan hounds are examples.
Over long distances other canids might be superior,
but nothing canine can beat one of these in a sprint.
These dogs usually pursue jackals, coyotes, gazelles, hares, and other speedy animals.

DOG, Domestic: Large Runner Dog (Borzoi, Irish wolfhounds, Scottish deerhounds)
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: Varies with masters
ARMOR CLASS: 7 (better if armored)
MOVE: 18"
HIT DICE: 2
% IN LAIR: Varies with masters
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 2-5
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M (80 + lbs.)
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: I | 20 + 2

These dogs are somewhat slower than their smaller cousins, but their greater size and strength allows them to attack larger game.
Borzois, Irish wolfhounds, and Scottish deerhounds are examples of the type.
 
 
 
 

-	-	Terrain Type	-
-	Normal	Rugged	Very Rugged
Dog, medium	60	40	20
Dog, small or large	45	30	15
Dog, very small	30	20	10
Dogsled	40	25	10
Skijorer	60	40	20

    Domestic dogs are not well represented in official AD&D game
material. The war dog and the hobbit's guard dog, both described
in the Monster Manual, are the sole representatives of this wide-spread
and highly variable animal. This is unfortunate, since dogs
definitely have a place within the campaign, particularly a campaign
involving lower-level PCs. Dogs can be useful allies ||
formidable opponents, depending respectively on the inventiveness
of the players and the intelligence && imagination of the DM; with
their keen senses, even the smallest dogs are the bane of thieves --
PCs and NPCs alike -- and a war dog is more than =equal= to the
average hired swordsman or first-level fighter. Many other uses will
doubtless suggest themselves to the thoughtful referee or player.
Dogs may be employed as scouts, guards, or uhnters, and are almost
as useful and much less demanding than hirelings || henchmen. It
follows, then, that these most ancient, ubiquitous, and multiform of
domestic animals should be treated in more detail.

<pit bull = illegal in Canada.Ontario>
<pit bull = the dawg of prespos>


LETTERS
Back to the dogs
Dear Dragon,
Thanks for another great article by Stephen
Inniss ("A dozen domestic dogs," issue #103).
One additional fact on water dogs is that the
webbing between their toes extends much farther
toward their nails than that of non-water dogs.
This increases their swimming efficiency and
speed, and the length of time they can spend in
the water over what their brethren can do. 

Also, in the "Costs" table on page 28, an entry
for "food dog" is listed. Is this the kind of dog
used to hunt rabbits, or is it the kind that would
be served on a plate in Oriental Adventures? 
    Steve Null
    Palm Bay, Fla.
    (Dragon #105)

The description of very small normal dogs
mentions that some of the canines in this category
"are raised for the cooking pot." This is what the
entry on the costs table refers to. A dog for hunting
rabbits will probably be a small fighter or a
medium runner (in Stephen's system) and will
cost 17 gp, as per the Players Handbook. -- KM