DOG

COOSHEE (Elven Dog)

Neutral Man-sized Animal (mammal) (3-ft at shoulder, ~250-lbs)

FREQUENCY: Rare

NO. APPEARING: 1-8

SURPRISE: 17% — Others +34% (if camouflaged)

SENSES: night vision, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 5

MOVE: 15" — sprint 21"

HIT DICE: 3 + 3 (hp 17)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 16

MELEE: forepaws (overbear) and bite (1d4+6)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: overbearing - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: camouflage

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +18%

SAVES: Poison 13, Petrify 14, Wand 15, Breath 16, Spell 16

LANGUAGES: none

LEVEL: III (XP 110 + 4 per hp)

A cooshee, or elven dog, is found only in woodlands or meadows frequented by elves. Most commonly these beasts are found in company with sylvan elves. Elven dogs avoid others of the canine species. Their bark can be heard for a mile or more, but they bark only to warn their masters. The typical cooshee weighs over 168 pounds and often attains 310 pounds. Its paws are huge with heavy claws, and its tail is curled and held above the back.

When fighting it will strike with its huge forepaws to knock 2-footed creatures of human size or smaller off their feet. This attack is determined normally before biting. Prone opponents are, of course, then more easily bitten (no Dexterity bonus, +2 to hit).

Campaign Rule. This overbearing attack is a single attack as the dog tries to push its opponent over. Use Overbearing rules to determine success.

A cooshee moves quickly, and, when chasing something in a straight line, its speed is even greater (21").

A cooshee is the size of the largest common dog. It has a greenish coat with brown spots. This coloration, coupled with its ability to move silently, enables it to conceal itself easily in brush or woodlands (75% chance of hiding).

DOG, Domestic (Mongrel)

Neutral Small Animal (mammal)

FREQUENCY: Common

NO. APPEARING: Only found with humans

SURPRISE: 17%

SENSES: night vision, exceptional hearing, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 7

MOVE: 12"

HIT DICE: 1d4 (hp 2)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 20*

MELEE: bite (1d2)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +0%

SAVES: Poison 16, Petrify 17, Wand 18, Breath 20, Spell 19

LEVEL: I (XP 9 or 7 + 1 per hp)

DOG, Guard

bloodhounds (lymehounds), herd dogs, sled dogs

Neutral Small Animal (mammal)

FREQUENCY: Uncommon

NO. APPEARING: Only found with humans

SURPRISE: 17%

SENSES: night vision, exceptional hearing, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 7

MOVE: 12"

HIT DICE: 1 (hp 4)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 19

MELEE: bite (1d4)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +5%

SAVES: Poison 14, Petrify 15, Wand 16, Breath 17, Spell 17

LEVEL: I (XP 18 or 14 + 1 per hp)

DOG, Hunting

foxhounds (harriers), greyhounds (gazehounds)

Neutral Small Animal (mammal)

FREQUENCY: Common

NO. APPEARING: Only found with humans

SURPRISE: 17%

SENSES: night vision, exceptional hearing, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 7

MOVE: 12"

HIT DICE: 1 - 1 (hp 3)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 20

MELEE: bite (1d3)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +0%

SAVES: Poison 16, Petrify 17, Wand 18, Breath 20, Spell 19

LEVEL: I (XP 17 or 14 + 1 per hp)

DOG, War

mastiffs (alaunt, molossus), wolfhounds (boarhounds)

Neutral Man-sized Animal (mammal)

FREQUENCY: Uncommon

NO. APPEARING: Only found with humans

SURPRISE: 17%

SENSES: night vision, exceptional hearing, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 7

MOVE: 12"

HIT DICE: 2 + 2 (hp 11)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 16

MELEE: bite (2d4)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +12% (trained)

SAVES: Poison 13, Petrify 14, Wand 15, Breath 16, Spell 16

LEVEL: II (XP 89 or 50 + 3 per hp)

Dog, War: These are simply large dogs which are trained to fight. They are loyal to their masters and ferocious in attack. They are typically protected by light studded leather armor and a spiked collar. The number appearing depends on their masters.

Campaign Rule. Barding. War dogs may be outfitted in armor and each type adds a bonus to their normal AC of 7: leather (+1), studded or ring (+2), or chain (+3). Trained. A war dog can be commanded by the master (only) to attack or threaten a target, stop-attacking, to change targets, or to guard an area. War dogs can be trained to operate together with other dogs, mounts, and humans. Once they attack a target, they will only stop once the target is down and unmoving (the dog continues to attack for an additional round) unless commanded by its master. War dogs gain a bonus of +10% to morale checks. War dogs are expensive to raise and train and are not often sold as they are considered part of the local men-at-arms. If one would be available, it could command upwards of 250 g.p. for a battle-tested hound.

DOG, Wild

"painted dogs", wolf-dog hybrids (dingos)

Neutral Small Animal (mammal)

FREQUENCY: Uncommon

NO. APPEARING: 4-16

SURPRISE: 17%

SENSES: night vision, exceptional hearing, scent

ARMOR CLASS: 7

MOVE: 12"

HIT DICE: 1 + 1 (hp 5)

% IN LAIR: nil

TREASURE TYPE: nil

THAC0: 18

MELEE: bite (1d4)

SPECIAL ATTACKS: none - Hits As: normal

SPECIAL DEFENSES: none

MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard

INTELLIGENCE: Semi- (2-4)

MORALE: +6%

SAVES: Poison 14, Petrify 15, Wand 16, Breath 17, Spell 17

LEVEL: I (XP 38 or 28 + 2 per hp)

Dog, Wild: Packs of wild dogs inhabit most regions, and their ranges will sometimes overlap those of wolves. If well-fed they will simply avoid contact. They can be tamed only if separated from their pack.

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