Where is the Dogmeat in Fallout 3?
The Dogmeat in Fallout 3 can be found in a scrapyard, fighting off several raiders who killed the dog’s prior owner, or in a random location at The Mall, fighting super mutants. To recruit Dogmeat, simply approach him and he will follow you without incident, regardless of your Karma level or other companions.
Finding Lost Dogmeat
Location and Recruitment
If you lose Dogmeat or if he runs off and you can’t find him, you can find him at the entrance of Vault 101.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I find my lost Dogmeat in Fallout 3? A: If you lose Dogmeat, or if he runs off and you can’t find him, go to the entrance of Vault 101 and he will be there.
- Q: Is there a Dogmeat in Fallout 3? A: Yes, an entirely different dog named Dogmeat appears in Fallout 3 by Bethesda Softworks, which begins in the year 2277.
- Q: How do you summon Dogmeat in Fallout 3? A: An easy way to find Dogmeat is to type player.moveto 0006a775 in the console and you’ll be teleported to him.
- Q: Where is my Dogmeat? A: If you get separated from Dogmeat, you should go to where you first found him by the Red Rocket gas station just outside of Sanctuary.
- Q: Why did Dogmeat disappear in Fallout 3? A: Dogmeat always goes to Vault 101 when you leave him behind.
- Q: What to do if you lost Dogmeat? A: Wait or sleep for 24-48 hours and then check your house, or look at the last place you saw him, you may have accidentally told him to stay.
- Q: Can Dogmeat be killed in Fallout 3? A: Yes, Dogmeat can be killed, but with the Broken Steel add-on, he has a lot more health, and with the “Puppies!” perk, you can recruit replacement Dogmeat puppies if he dies.
- Q: Who is the best companion in Fallout 3? A: Dogmeat is considered one of the best companions in Fallout 3, along with Charon, Fawkes, and others.
- Q: Is Dogmeat a good companion in Fallout 3? A: If you’re a low-level character, Dogmeat is a good companion to have around, but if you’re a high-level character, it’s best to stick with Charon.
- Q: Does Dogmeat Respawn in Fallout 3? A: With the Broken Steel add-on, you can get a perk that allows Dogmeat to respawn, and there’s also a “Puppies!” perk that lets you recruit replacement Dogmeat puppies.
- Q: What breed is Dogmeat in Fallout 3? A: Dogmeat is a Queensland (or Blue) Heeler, an Australian cattle dog.
- Q: Is Dogmeat a boy or girl in Fallout 3? A: Dogmeat is a male dog, although the inspiration for Dogmeat, River, was a female dog.
- Q: How do you reset Dogmeat in Fallout 3? A: You can reset Dogmeat by opening the console, clicking on Dogmeat, and typing “resurrect”.
- Q: What happens if you send Dogmeat to Vault 101? A: If you send Dogmeat to Vault 101, the vault dwellers might kill and eat him due to their food shortage.
- Q: Why won’t Dogmeat follow me anymore? A: Dogmeat might get locked into a command mode and won’t respond to commands unless you change areas, so try fast traveling somewhere and back to fix the issue.