Pokémon are adorable creatures that can make anyone smile with their charm. However, some of them inspire genuine fear. This list includes both types, as we've compiled all the Pokémon that resemble dogs.

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Gen 1

Vulpix

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 037

Vulpix has a reddish, fluffy tail and sharp ears. This character has small paws and expressive eyes. It can be a very cute and friendly Pokémon, but sometimes it shows aggression and independence. This Pokémon can control fire and use it in battles.

Ninetales

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 038

The evolutionary form of Vulpix. The character retains a fox-like appearance but looks more majestic and imposing. It has nine tails symbolizing wisdom and strength. Ninetales possesses powerful magical abilities and can control fire with great precision and skill.

Growlithe

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 058

This pocket monster has orange fur and sharp ears. Known for its loyalty and willingness to protect its trainer, one of Growlithe's primary abilities is controlling fire. It uses this element for attack or defense. It also has high endurance and strength, making it a formidable opponent in battle.

Arcanine

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 059

The evolutionary form of Growlithe. While retaining some dog-like traits, Arcanine looks more majestic and imposing. It has bright orange fur, sharp ears, and a long tail. One of the most powerful Fire type Pokémon, it can become a valuable asset to any trainer.

Eevee

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 133

Eevee is famous for its ability to evolve into various forms, each with unique abilities and characteristics. It has pointed ears and a fluffy tail. This Pokémon is very friendly and easily bonds with people. Its adaptability to different conditions and situations makes Eevee a versatile Pokémon.

Jolteon

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  • Type: Electric
  • Number: 135

The Electric type evolutionary form of Eevee. Jolteon has light yellow fur that sometimes shows shades of orange or cream. Distinct features include large ears and a fluffy tail. It can generate powerful electric charges capable of defeating even the strongest opponents.

Flareon

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 136

The Fire type evolutionary form of Eevee. Flareon has bright orange or scarlet fur that can sometimes appear red or yellow. Its distinctive traits include large eyes and a fluffy tail. It can control fire and use it in battles.

Gen 2

Umbreon

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 197

The Dark type evolutionary form of Eevee. Umbreon has black fur with purple or blue shades. Its distinguishing features include yellow rings on its ears, tail, and a circle on its forehead. It can see in the dark and use its skills to protect its trainer.

Snubbull

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  • Type: Fairy
  • Number: 209

A small puppy Pokémon with fluffy fur and short legs. Known for its loyalty and readiness to protect its trainer, Snubbull can be quite aggressive and territorial, especially when it senses danger. It also has a keen sense of smell, which helps track other Pokémon. In battles, it uses sharp teeth and claws to attack.

Granbull

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  • Type: Fairy
  • Number: 210

The evolutionary form of Snubbull. Resembling a large dog with a muscular body and strong legs, Granbull has large fangs and sharp claws, making it a dangerous opponent in battle. Known for its strength and endurance, it can fight for long periods without tiring and deliver powerful claw and bite attacks.

Houndour

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  • Type: Dark/Fire
  • Number: 228

This Pokémon looks like a puppy with sharp ears, a skull-like marking on its head, and bones on its torso. Houndour is known for its extreme aggression and independence, but it can also be very loyal and devoted to its trainer.

Houndoom

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  • Type: Dark/Fire
  • Number: 229

The evolutionary form of Houndour. With a more muscular physique, horns on its head, and bone-like patterns on its back, Houndoom is renowned for its immense strength and endurance. This Pokémon can fight in close combat and use its sharp claws and teeth in battle.

Smeargle

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 235

Smeargle has beige fur with brown spots resembling paint and large eyes. Its distinctive traits include a long tail with a green tip resembling a paintbrush and short legs. This fighter can copy other Pokémon's abilities and use them in battles.

Gen 3

Poochyena

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 261

Poochyena has gray fur, while its face, paws, and belly are black. It features sharp ears and a fluffy tail. Its distinctive traits are small eyes and pointed teeth. Poochyena is aggressive and cunning, so caution is advised when dealing with it.

Mightyena

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 262

The evolutionary form of Poochyena. Its fur color scheme is reversed — black on the back and legs, while the torso and head are gray. Its tail becomes longer and thicker. Mightyena is known for its strength and endurance.

Electrike

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  • Type: Electric
  • Number: 309

Electrike has green fur with light yellow patterns resembling lightning bolts. This Pokémon can generate powerful electric charges capable of striking even the strongest opponents.

Manectric

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  • Type: Electric
  • Number: 310

The evolutionary form of Electrike. This dog-like Pokémon has blue and yellow fur, with a lightning bolt-like pattern near its hind legs. Known for its high speed and agility, Manectric is a formidable opponent in battle.

Gen 4

Riolu

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  • Type: Fighting
  • Number: 447

A Fighting type Pokémon resembling a small fox with large ears. Riolu is known for its courage and determination. It is always ready to protect its trainer from any threat. To evolve, it needs to train extensively and gain experience.

Lucario

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  • Type: Fighting/Steel
  • Number: 448

A Fighting and Steel type Pokémon resembling an anthropomorphic dog with sharp ears. Lucario has keen hearing and a strong sense of smell, allowing it to detect enemies from a long distance. One of its unique abilities is to enhance its physical power using Aura, a special energy that makes it more effective in battles.

Leafeon

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  • Type: Grass
  • Number: 470

Leafeon, a Grass type Pokémon and an evolutionary form of Eevee, resembles a graceful, agile cub with bright green fur and large ears. It has a long tail with a fluffy tuft at the end. Known for its agility and speed, Leafeon moves quickly through forests and uses its sharp claws to attack.

Glaceon

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  • Type: Ice
  • Number: 471

Glaceon, an Ice type Pokémon and an evolutionary form of Eevee, resembles a graceful, agile cat with bluish-white fur and long ears. Its tail looks like an icicle. One of Glaceon’s unique abilities is creating and controlling ice and snow, making it a dangerous opponent in battles.

Shaymin (Sky Forme)

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  • Type: Grass
  • Number: 492

A Grass type Pokémon that can take on a Sky Forme. It resembles a small, fluffy creature with wings instead of ears. Shaymin is known for its ability to fly and create beautiful flower fields. One of its unique abilities is the creation and control of plants.

Gen 5

Lillipup

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 506

A Normal type Pokémon resembling a small puppy with fluffy fur and large ears. Lillipup is energetic and loyal, learning quickly and adapting to new situations.

Herdier

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 507

The Normal-type evolutionary form of Lillipup, resembling a medium-sized dog similar to a Scottish Terrier. Its unique ability is working in teams and coordinating actions with other Pokémon.

Stoutland

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 508

The Normal type evolutionary form of Herdier, resembling a large dog with a muscular body, strong legs, and long whiskers. Stoutland also has a short tail resembling a brush.

Zorua

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 570

A Dark-type Pokémon resembling a fox with red eyes and sharp ears. Zorua is known for its cunning and agility. A master of disguise, it can easily evade enemies and has a sharp sense of smell for tracking prey.

Zoroark

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 571

The Dark type evolutionary form of Zorua. Zoroark uses its claws and teeth in attacks and employs abilities like illusions and teleportation to confuse opponents. Despite its cleverness and agility, it may struggle against certain Pokémon.

Gen 6

Fennekin

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 653

A Fire type Pokémon resembling a fox with bright orange fur and a fluffy tail. Fennekin is energetic and curious, enjoying exploring its surroundings and learning new things. It also has a keen sense of smell, able to detect prey from great distances.

Braixen

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  • Type: Fire
  • Number: 654

The evolutionary form of Fennekin. In battles, Braixen uses its sharp claws and teeth to attack. Additionally, it can unleash abilities like fireballs or fire breath to damage opponents.

Delphox

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  • Type: Fire/Psychic
  • Number: 655

The evolutionary form of Braixen, a Fire/Psychic type Pokémon. Delphox is known for quickly mastering new tricks and skills, making it a highly versatile and adaptable Pokémon. It wields a burning stick as a weapon.

Furfrou

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  • Type: Normal
  • Number: 676

A Normal type Pokémon resembling a dog with fluffy white fur and large eyes. Furfrou is known for its beauty and elegance. It enjoys grooming itself and spending time in beauty salons.

Gen 7

Rockruff

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  • Type: Rock
  • Number: 744

A Rock type Pokémon resembling a puppy with brown fur. Rockruff is distinguished by black ear tips and a white tail. Energetic and playful, it loves to have fun.

Lycanroc

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  • Type: Rock
  • Number: 745

Lycanroc is a Rock type Pokémon and the evolution of Rockruff. It has three forms: Midday Form resembles a wolf with light brown fur, glowing yellow eyes, and four small horns on its neck. Midnight Form has darker fur, glowing red eyes, and a mohawk-like mane. Dusk Form features dark gray fur, combining traits from the other two forms, with spikes on its neck and a mohawk. Each form has unique characteristics.

Gen 8

Nickit

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 827

Nickit is a Dark type fox Pokémon with a slender body and a large head. It has long black ears, white markings on its forehead resembling eyebrows, and dark circles around its eyes, which look like a carnival mask.

Thievul

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 828

The Dark type evolutionary form of Nickit. Thievul is quick and attacks from various angles. It is also known for its agility and ability to dodge attacks.

Yamper

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  • Type: Electric
  • Number: 835

An Electric type Pokémon resembling a small puppy with yellow fur and blue eyes. Yamper loves chasing fast-moving objects, often running after people or other Pokémon. It generates energy through a special organ.

Boltund

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  • Type: Electric
  • Number: 836

The Electric type evolutionary form of Yamper. Boltund has bright yellow fur with a green underside. It features small ears and a long tail, along with powerful hind legs that allow it to run at high speeds.

Zacian

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  • Type: Fairy
  • Number: 888

A Fairy type legendary Pokémon. Zacian has a blue and white body with golden accents on its wings and mane. It wields a sword in its mouth, using it for combat. Zacian’s sharp claws and powerful wings make it a formidable opponent.

Zamazenta

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  • Type: Fighting
  • Number: 889

A Fighting type legendary Pokémon. Zamazenta has a bright red body with blue elements and golden accents on its shoulders, mane, and head. Its chest features a large golden shield, which it uses for both offense and defense.

Gen 9

Fidough

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  • Type: Fairy
  • Number: 926

A small Fairy type puppy Pokémon. Fidough is mostly yellow with cream-white fur. Its ears, collar, and tail resemble twisted dough. It has a short snout, two black eyes, and thick eyebrows.

Dachsbun

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  • Type: Fairy
  • Number: 927

The Fairy type evolutionary form of Fidough. Dachsbun resembles a dachshund with bright orange fur, large ears, and a fluffy tail. Its appearance is reminiscent of a freshly baked bun.

Maschiff

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 942

A Dark type Pokémon resembling a guard dog. Maschiff often frowns, trying to make its opponents take it seriously. It has a strong jaw and teeth capable of crushing rocks.

Mabosstiff

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  • Type: Dark
  • Number: 943

The Dark type evolution of Maschiff. Mabosstiff enjoys playing with children but can adopt an intimidating appearance to protect its owners. It can store energy in its body and release it in powerful attacks against enemies.

Greavard

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  • Type: Ghost
  • Number: 971

A Ghost type Pokémon resembling a dog with a candle on its head. It is believed to be a dog that died in the wild, never having interacted with humans, and was reborn as a Pokémon.

Houndstone

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  • Type: Ghost
  • Number: 972

The Ghost type evolutionary form of Greavard. Houndstone resembles a Komondor with a tombstone on its head. It spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all dog Pokémon, Houndstone is considered the most loyal to its owner.

Okidogi

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  • Type: Poison/Fighting
  • Number: 1014

A legendary dog-like Pokémon of Poison and Fighting types. Okidogi is a muscular, fanged humanoid dog with mostly black fur and a purple nose. It has a purple collar and leash around its neck, with light green accents on its body and face.


These are all the dog Pokémon. Some are incredibly cute, while others are better left alone.

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