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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardGuard Dog

The typical guard dog is loyal and beloved by many communities. Often adored as pets, they excel as protectors and trackers, and can be fearless when defending a beloved master or family member. The statistics presented below work well for numerous breeds of dog ranging from 20 to 50 pounds in weight. Wild dogs can also use these statistics, but their untamed nature makes them far more unpredictable. Feral canines are perhaps even more dangerous, for unlike their wild cousins, feral dogs often lack the instinctual fear of humanity that stops wild creatures from interacting with people.

Recall Knowledge - Animal (Nature): DC 13
Unspecific Lore: DC 11
Specific Lore: DC 8

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Elite are marked in red below.
NOTE: The +2 damage bonus to non-strike offensive abilities (+4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Elite Guard DogCreature 1

Small Animal 
Source Monster Core pg. 102
Perception +8; low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +6, Stealth +7, Survival +6
Str +1, Dex +2, Con +2, Int -4, Wis +1, Cha -1
AC 17; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6
HP 18
Speed 30 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +8 [+3/-2], Damage 1d4+2+1 piercingPack Attack The dog's Strikes deal 1d4 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of the dog's allies.

All Monsters in "Dog"

NameLevel
Guard Dog-1
Riding Dog1

Dog

Source Monster Core pg. 102
Dogs are trusted and loyal companions that serve as guardians, tracking animals, and pets. Their ability to detect prey or predators via scent and their predilection to accompany humanoids makes them ideal pets for most adventurers. There are hundreds of breeds of dogs in the world—from tiny lapdogs who shower their masters in affection to brawny hounds that stand nearly 4 feet high at the shoulder—and they can be found in nearly any place where people reside. Larger breeds might even be used as mounts for smaller adventurers, and some cultures use dogs as beasts of burden capable of pulling sleds loaded with supplies across the icy tundra. Regardless, many adventurers find value in having a dog.

Sidebar - Advice and Rules Rabies

Many societies adore dogs and value them for their loyalty as pets. For such pet owners, there's perhaps no affliction more horrible than rabies. While many animals can be stricken with this debilitating illness, the idea of a loyal family pet growing feral and violent makes it all the more feared.

Rabies (disease) Saving Throw DC 17 Fortitude; Stage 1 sickened 1 (1 day); Stage 2 sickened 2 (1 day); Stage 3 confused (1 day); Stage 4 dead.