Attack Dog

Location

Drops

None

Health
NG	NG+
Varies	Varies

Souls
NG	NG+
Varies	Varies

Attack Dogs, also known as Undead Attack Dogs, are enemies in Dark Souls.

Location[]

Attack Dogs are found in the lower section of the Undead Burg, and in upper section of the Depths. The one guarding a chest containing the Large Ember is the only one that doesn't respawn.

Two Attack Dogs are found in the boss room for the Capra Demon and will attack alongside it.

Description[]

Undead Attack Dogs are hairless hounds with pointy ears, large noses, and sharp teeth. Their eyes are measly and their bodies slim, displaying a build made for speed.

Strategy[]

Using a large weapon, or any weapon capable of over or underhand strikes is beneficial during an encounter with Attack Dogs; especially in the area of Undead Burg, where stairs and sloped ground make it hard to land a hit due to their height. It is also much more reliable to attack with a thrusting sword while holding a shield up.

Attack Dogs have the ability to inflict bleed buildup upon the player.

Be Warned. Attack dogs have the ability to ignore all forms of incoming damage for a brief time before they attack, and after. This effect also applies before and during any of their dodges, though not after. These invincibility frames are nearly impossible to distinguish from the rest of the dogs actions, it makes it seem as if the dog simply stands still, ignoring attacks for a moment. Time your attacks well to ensure you strike them.