Years ago, I made a post that highlighted (some of) the felines or cats of the Pokémon world, of which there are quite a few. Looking at it, I had to consider making an "answer post" to that, and this post evidently becomes that post. The natural answer to cats is of course dogs, so this post would concern the latter - that is, canines. They too are a numerous lot in the Pokémon world, and like in the real world, they coexist with the other kind and have their own thing, and that's something to be explored, especially given that I've explored the other kind.
I've actually made a post on a couple of dark canines, and the species of concern, as Houndour and Poochyena as well as their evolved forms, remain a respectable part of the realm of Pokémon canines. They're memorable for those who are familiar with them, and they embody the canine spirit very well, moreover with their basis of wild forms of canines, even if they look a little bit idealized. Yet that still speaks to the wild quality of the species themselves and the ways they manifest themselves in Pokémon situations.
Then there is the Lillipup family, whose most senior member (Stoutland) I also mentioned in the previous post. This cohort, along with the middle member Herdier, is effectively a representation of amiable canines in general, particularly those who might belong to people as household pets; the Stoutland in its earlier life before the depiction could be considered as such. Stoutland is also known for its penchant of finding items by smell, especially when directed to, further affirming its canonical canine representation.
Closely related in some ways is the Rockruff family, a rocky and rougher canine whose evolved form Lycanroc manifests itself as one of three forms that is dependent on evolution time, each certainly with different behaviors and perceptions. It is said that the snuggle of a Rockruff could potentially be a painful one despite its appearance suggesting otherwise; conversely, its evolved forms may look a little rough around the edges but can prove to be loyal companions, evident for the characters who have them on their Pokémon.
Like the other kind of four-legged creatures, Pokémon has its share of canines, and they're remarkable in very different ways among one another but also very similar to the real animals they are based on. Their characteristics represent themselves as both beasts of the wild and true domestic creatures that get along with people in at least some manner. It's a fascinating duality, much like the duality of canines and felines, for which now with this post there is an objective representation of both in some capacity, and a happy medium at that.
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