| Dogmeat | |
|---|---|
| Fallout character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Dogmeat_in_Fallout_4.png) Dogmeat in Fallout 4 | |
| First game | Fallout (1997) |
| Created by | Tim Cain |
| Designed by | Jesse Heinig |
| Motion capture | River (Fallout 4) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Dog |
Dogmeat is the name given to various dogs featured in the post-apocalyptic role-playing game series Fallout. Dogmeat was introduced as an optional companion to the player character in the original Fallout (1997), and made a cameo appearance in Fallout 2 (1998). Other dogs named Dogmeat are featured and serve similar roles in Fallout 3 (2008), Fallout 4 (2015), and in the American post-apocalyptic drama television series Fallout (2024).
The character has been well received, widely regarded as a series highlight, as well as one of the most popular sidekick characters in video games. River the dog's performance was positively received, and has won best video game dog for 2015.