Dog

Dogs are one of the most useful domestic animals. They can be traded for in many villages, and come in two different colors. There is no difference in ability between them. Not only are they able to carry 22 pounds of equipment, they can fight for you, and are very good at doing so. Anything which is aggressive towards you (has red dashes showing) will be targeted by your dogs. Note that you have to unleash your dog first, else we will just watch you die. Be warned, though - once off the leash, they will not necessarily return to you. Dog hides give leather when tanned.

A dog needs to be put on a leash as soon as it is bought or it will run away. To do this, apply the rope that appeared in your inventory (each dog is sold with a rope) on the dog.