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|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampging lion-dog}}
|romanji={{tt|Abare komainu|Rampging lion-dog}}
|old=Rabidhound
|old=Rabidhound
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest IV}}
}}
}}


The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.
The '''Foo dog''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Foo dogs are large [[Beast family|beasts]] that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the ''Monsters'' spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.
Foo dogs are large {{Beast}}s that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the ''Monsters'' spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the [[Material family]] as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Two foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in [[Taborov]].
Two foo dogs at either side of [[Master Kung]] are encountered in a boss fight in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in [[Taborov]].
{{DQ4Enemy
{{DQ4Enemy
|name=Foo dog
|name=Foo dog
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|skills=None
|skills=None
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|item=[[Chimaera wing]]({{fraction|1|8}})
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] (Chapter 2)<br>[[Taborov]] (Chapter 2)<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region (Chapter 4)<br>[[Ballymoral]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Lakanaba]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)
|locations=[[Zalenagrad]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Taborov]] ({{DQ4 Chapter 2}})<br>[[Aubout du Monde]] region ({{DQ4 Chapter 4}})<br>[[Ballymoral]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)<br>[[Lakanaba]] region (Chapters 5 & 6)
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].
Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the [[Material family]]. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of [[Hellhound]]. It can be synthesized with [[Damned ram]] to form [[Octagoon]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest IV'' event, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event. It can learn [[Lightning Slash]] and [[Attack Prep]] naturally and can take part of [[Ragnar]]'s and [[Purrcival]]'s Battle Roads as a party member. It can learn additional perks via Talent Blossoming.
Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the [[Beast family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event. It can learn [[Lightning Slash]] and [[Attack Prep]] naturally and can take part of [[Ragnar]]'s and [[Purrcival]]'s Battle Roads as a party member. It can learn additional perks via Talent Blossoming.


{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Foo dog is a corruption of ''fu dog'', another term for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_guardian_lions Chinese lion guardians] frequently seen in statue form at the entrances of buildings.
Foo dog is a corruption of ''fu dog'', another term for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_guardian_lions Chinese lion guardians] frequently seen in statue form at the entrances of buildings.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center<<gallery>
Image:FooDogArt.png|Famicom artwork
FooDogArt.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
Image:DQIV Master Kung.png|With Master Kung
DQIV Master Kung.png|With [[Master Kung]].
Image:DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A foo dog in ''X''.
DQX Abare Komainu.jpg|A Foo dog in {{X}}.
Image:DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|''Joker 2 Pro'' model
DQMJ2 Foo dog.png|{{Joker 2}} ''Pro'' model.
Image:DQS Foo dog.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQS Foo dog.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
Image:DQR Abare Komainu.png|''Rivals'' card
DQR Abare Komainu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Chinese mythology]]
[[Category:Chinese mythology]]

Revision as of 08:28, 2 February 2022

The Foo dog is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Characteristics

Foo dogs are large Beasts that are a cross between lions and rabid dogs with silvery white fur, a golden mane and tail and gold tufts of hair on its legs and paws. It has glowing yellow eyes and drool trailing from its fang-lined mouth. In the Monsters spinoff games, the foo dogs are part of the Material family as a reference to the guardian lion dog statues they are based on.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Two foo dogs at either side of Master Kung are encountered in a boss fight in Dragon Quest IV. Master Kung demands sacrificial female victims brought to an altar behind the church in Taborov.

Foo dog (あばれこまいぬ Abare komainu)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Original (NES)
Sprite
Bestiary No.
021
Gold
20
HP
23
MP
0
Attack
19
Defence
18
Evasion
0⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Zalenagrad (Chapter 2)
Taborov (Chapter 2)
Aubout du Monde region (Chapter 4)
Ballymoral region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Lakanaba region (Chapters 5 & 6)
Item Dropped
Chimaera wing(1⁄8)
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
100%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
75%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
100%
Whack resistance *
25%
Kamikazee Bracer resistance
0%
Poof resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Snooze resistance
25%
Sap resistance *
0%
Remakes (PSX, DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest X

Foo dogs appear as regular enemies in the Western Azlan region of the Eltona continent. It is capable of raising its Tension in battle with Psyche Up.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional

Foo dog appears as a D-rank monster of the Material family. They appear as bosses in the Iceolation area instead of Hellhound. It can be synthesized with Damned ram to form Octagoon.

Dragon Quest Tact

Foo dog first appeared as a D-rank monster of the Beast family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event, eventually appearing in the main storyline in Chapter 18, Episode 1: Approaching Castle Town. It later appeared in the "Spring Training! Train with Lt Goresby-Purrvis" event. It can learn Lightning Slash and Attack Prep naturally and can take part of Ragnar's and Purrcival's Battle Roads as a party member. It can learn additional perks via Talent Blossoming.


Foo Dog (あばれこまいぬ Abare komainu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Beasts
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
90 407 136 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
376 201 241 102 15
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Lightning Slash Attack Prep N/A
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Stats Up / Agility +10 Stats Up / Sizz Res +25 Stats Up / Lightning Slash Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Stats Up / Crack Res +25 Stats Up / Lightning Slash Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
N/A
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Lightning Slash Potency +2% N/A N/A
Perk Details
First
N/A
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half res Half res Very weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very weak Super weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Super weak Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half res Immune Half res
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal

Related monsters

Etymology

Foo dog is a corruption of fu dog, another term for the Chinese lion guardians frequently seen in statue form at the entrances of buildings.

Gallery

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