The dog is considered the best friend of mankind. However, Pokemon that look like dogs make even better companions than regular dogs. Don’t begrudge the dog reading this with you.
Since the beginning of time, dogs have been with us through everything, helping us find our missing loved ones, sniffing out the things they left behind, sensing the auras of good people to trust and bad people to stay away from, and even detecting when we are sick, so that they can help us. Dog Pokemon can do all of these, but with enhanced abilities.
If you’re looking for a reliable dog to join your Pokémon team, here’s a list of the top 10 Pokémon dogs that we think will always fit the bill. You can also check out our list of the best dogs for video games if you’re looking for more puppies.
Lucario
Lucario may not look like a dog because he stands on two legs, but he has some of the best canine qualities. This Pokémon is well-known for its ability to sense an aura, which many dogs in the real world read by the magnetic field emanating from a person with positive energy.
Lucario evolves from Riolu if you give him lots of love throughout the day, which many dogs require from their human companions. When fighting, he stands on his tiptoes instead of standing completely with his feet on the ground, which some dog breeds tend to do. One advantage he has over all the dogs on the planet is that he can enjoy chocolate without dying from eating an entire bar of chocolate.
Arcanine
The evolved form of Growlithe via Fire Stone, Arcanine is a classic Pokemon known for its majesty, beauty, and speed. It can run 6,200 miles in 24 hours with flying grace. This gives Siberian Huskies a chance to earn money as they run 100 miles a day.
Arcanine’s bark is so loud and commanding that any human or Pokémon that hears it will bow before it. It is rarely seen in the wild, but when it is found, it can be seen in prairies such as Lassie or on active volcanoes, as seen in the Hisui region of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it takes on a different form due to constant volcanic activity. his environment. It can also hide food in its mane and carry it to the nest for its young.
Handyuk
Houndums, descended from Houndur, live in packs like wolves. You can tell he’s leading his flock by the horns, which are sharply draped over his back. Houndoom takes the lead in pack fights, which are brutal given his dark nature. It is a Dark Pokemon after all, and the skull design lets you know it.
The toxins in his gut allow Houndoom to create boiling fire mixed with poison, inflicting burns that will never heal no matter how hard you try to treat them. Better watch out!
Stoutland
Inspired by the Scottish terrier, the Stoutland is famous for his giant whiskers that touch the ground and his bravery, a penchant for rescuing people lost at sea or in the mountains. When it rescues someone in a cold environment, its fur is thick enough to protect itself and others from the cold.
Stoutland is a good partner for many Pokémon Trainers because he likes to spend time with people and can get the hang of them in just three days after meeting them. That’s what we call loyalty.
Yamper
Aside from being one of the best doggos in Pokemon history, Yamper is the only known Pokemon that can have the “Get Ball” ability, which helps catch bad Pokemon balls. Like most dogs, it tends to chase fast-moving things, including people, other Pokemon, and even vehicles – as long as it doesn’t get run over by a car.
Jumper cannot store the electricity it generates, so it will only emit sparks of electricity when it is running, thanks to an organ that generates it from the base of its tail. Its design is inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s band of royal corgis, matching the British landscape of the Galar region, where it is a popular choice for herding other Pokemon such as Wulu. Just like Scooby-Doo helps solve mysteries for Scooby Snacks, Yamper will only help people in exchange for treats.
Snubbull
The Snubbull has a pronounced overbite, as do pugs, shih tzus, and bulldogs, to name a few breeds, but his jaws produce a strong bite. Despite its scary appearance, it is a very playful and affectionate Pokemon, so it gets sad when others run away instead of giving it the love and attention it deserves.
In battle, Snubull prefers to intimidate an opponent rather than fight him. Like most dogs, he uses his keen sense of smell to track things down. It will happily find your cell phone if you drop it somewhere it shouldn’t be. It is also the perfect companion for the women who will wear it
Furfrau
Furfru may not evolve into or from other Pokemon, but its fur can be trimmed in nine different styles: Star, Diamond, Heart, Pharaoh, Kabuki, La Reine, Matron, Dandy, and Debutante. However, he will only allow those he trusts to cut his hair.
Haircut allows Furfrew to move quickly while battling other Pokemon. If you go five days without a trim, his hair will revert to a normal trim – any pampered poodle’s worst nightmare! Furfrou guarded King Colossus in the medieval region, so every aristocrat worth their salt competes to see which Furfrou hairstyle would suit the king.
Fennekin
Before you fight me about why Fennekin made this list despite being classified as a Fox Pokemon, foxes belong to the Canidae family of the animal kingdom. The Fennekin is a mix between a fox and a small dog, but he leans towards the fox when he chews on twigs.
It’s as temperamental as any other small dog, but has a tendency to set things on fire, using its ability to blow hot air from its ears to scare off opponents. Fennekin having the best of both worlds makes it the most popular Kalos starter Pokemon, ahead of Froakie.
Rocroft
Rockruff looks like the most ordinary puppy in the Pokémon universe, and that’s saying something. People often recommend him to new Pokémon trainers because his friendly nature makes it very easy for him to bond with trainers, but his wild and independent nature makes him difficult for most trainers to train.
Rockruff never forgets a scent after smelling something once, he has a keen sense of smell that has given rise to stories of him reuniting with his trainer after being separated by tracking the faintest traces of their scent. Rocks around Rocroft’s furry neck make it look like he’s wearing a necklace, making him the cutest little dog even Paris Hilton indulges in.
Smirgl
Smeargle is a beagle-like Pokemon who is a natural artist – and possibly a better artist than Snoopy. The top of his head is shaped like a beret, and his tail acts as a brush, with the color of the paint depending on the individual Smirgle. The paint can be green, red, blue, yellow and brown, the shade of which changes depending on emotions.
Smeargle uses paint to mark its territory with more than 5,000 different marks—a more creative method than peeing everywhere—and uses Sketch to copy the moves of other Pokémon it battles. If you’re an artist who needs a creative Pokémon as a partner, then Smeargle is for you.
Looking for more Pokemon? Check out our guide to the best Pokemon games as well as the best Pokemon movies to keep barking at the tree.
Christina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed to various publications, including Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she wears her love of Sonic the Hedgehog on her sleeve like a big deal.