Dogmeat (Fallout)

Dogmeat
Fallout character
Dogmeat in Fallout 4
First game	Fallout (1997)
Created by	Tim Cain
Designed by	Jesse Heinig
Motion capture	River (Fallout 4)
In-universe information
Race	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.