🐕 Dog

Dogs are loyal companion animals that arrive automatically on your farm during Spring 1 of Year 1 (if you chose a dog during character creation). They don’t produce any items but provide companionship and can boost your friendship with certain villagers when petted regularly. Dogs require no housing and are completely free to maintain, making them the perfect low-maintenance farm companions.

When petted daily, dogs become increasingly affectionate and will follow you around the farm. At maximum friendship, they may occasionally find items while exploring. Dogs represent the emotional and social aspect of farm life, providing pure companionship without economic considerations.

🏠 Care & Companionship

Dogs require minimal care but thrive on daily attention. They have their own water bowl near the farmhouse and don’t need feeding or shelter. Regular petting increases their friendship level and makes them more interactive companions.

Friendship Benefits: High friendship dogs may occasionally find items around the farm
  • No housing or feeding requirements
  • Pet daily to increase friendship level
  • Fill water bowl daily for happiness boost
  • Higher friendship increases following behavior

💰 Benefits & Interactions

Friendship Level Behavior Benefits Hearts Required
Low (0-2 Hearts) Stays near doghouse Basic companionship 0-500 points
Medium (3-6 Hearts) Follows occasionally More interactive 750-1500 points
High (7-9 Hearts) Follows frequently May find small items 1750-2250 points
Maximum (10 Hearts) Always follows Finds items regularly 2500+ points

*Dogs may find items like fiber, stone, or foraged goods at high friendship

🍳 Uses

While dogs don’t produce sellable items, they offer several valuable benefits:

  • Companionship: Provides emotional support and farm atmosphere
  • Item Finding: May discover small items around the farm at high friendship
  • Social Boost: Some villagers appreciate seeing well-cared-for pets
  • Aesthetic Value: Adds life and personality to your farm
  • Achievement: Required for the “Full House” achievement

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Pet your dog every morning and keep their water bowl filled – at maximum friendship, they’ll help you find useful items around the farm!
  • Pet daily without fail to maximize friendship gains
  • Always keep the water bowl filled for bonus friendship
  • Choose your dog breed carefully – it’s permanent!
  • Dogs can help locate items you might have missed
  • Perfect for players who want a companion without economic pressure