Guard DogCreature -1

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Source Pathfinder Bestiary
Perception +6 (low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet)
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +4, Stealth +5, Survival +4
Str +1, Dex +2, Con +2, Int -4, Wis +1, Cha -1

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AC 15; Fort +5; Reflex +7; Will +4;
HP 8
Speed 30 feet

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Jaws +6 (+1, -4) to hit 1d4+1 Piercing

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Low-Light Vision

The monster can see in dim light as though it were bright light, so it ignores the Concealed condition due to dim light.

Scent (Imprecise) 30 feet

Scent involves sensing creatures or objects by smell, and is usually a vague sense. The range is listed in the ability, and it functions only if the creature or object being detected emits an aroma (for instance, incorporeal creatures usually do not exude an aroma).

If a creature emits a heavy aroma or is upwind, the GM can double or even triple the range of scent abilities used to detect that creature, and the GM can reduce the range if a creature is downwind.

Pack Attack

The dog's Strikes deal 1d4 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of the dog's allies.

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The typical guard dog is loyal to and beloved by many communities. Often adored as pets, they also excel as protectors and trackers, and can be fearless when defending a beloved master or family member. The statistics presented below work well for any number of 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 and threatening. Feral dogs 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.

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Dogs are trusted and loyal companions that serve as guardians, protectors, and hunting companions. 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 muscular dogs 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.

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Traits