Pseudodogs are a relatively common type of mutant. Despite the name, they are actually descended from wolves and have longer, more ragged fur than the common Blind dog.
Abilities and characteristics
The 2 Pseudodog puppies with their parent "Lassie" to the right.
Pseudodogs are often seen together with Blind dogs, though the former are faster, stronger and more aggressive than their blind relatives. Pseudodogs are viciously territorial and will not hesitate to attack intruders. They fight by lunging at a victim and then use their teeth to wound and incapacitate. In addition, they can throw their victim several meters into the air. A pseudodog is a serious threat, even to a well-armed Stalker. Strangely enough if the Pseudodog is killed and it is accompanied by a pack of Blind dogs, the blind dogs would most of the time back off and retreat, which might indicate that these creatures have a type of pack mentality. Because Doctor managed to tame one of these beasts, it is highly suggested that these creatures still fully or partially retain their instincts, as wolves are normally tamed by men when either an act of kindness has been introduced to them or overpowering them and showing who the superior being is. Pseudodogs are also still capable of reproduction as Pseudodog pups were confirmed to have been seen in Call of Pripyat during Noah's ending. The offspring highly resemble their parents which means that the Pseudodog's genetic makeup has been permanently altered by the zone.
Appearances
Shadow of Chernobyl
A single Pseudodog is found in the Cordon. After that they become prevalent in the Dark Valley, the Army Warehouses and the Rostok factory area though in rare cases they may be found elsewhere.
Clear Sky
Pseudodog are more prevalent, where they travel in packs and attack with fearsome prowess. They are found in the Garbage, Agroprom research institute grounds, the military warehouses but they are very much prevalent in the Red Forest.
Call Of Pripyat
Pseudodogs are commonly found throughout Zaton and Jupiter, and uncommonly found in Pripyat. Unlike in the previous titles, they can generally be found hunting alone, but are sometimes found in packs. Their AI pathfinding routines have been improved compared to previous games, and they are also capable of attacking while running, making them even more dangerous than before.
In Zaton, Noah has tamed a pseudodog named Lassie, which helps him guard the Ark against intruders.
See also
- Psy dog – A relative of the Pseudodog capable of generating illusionary copies of itself.
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