The junkyard dog appears only in Fallout 4. The junkyard dog can be killed during an attack.Unique dialogue will come up if encountering the dog with Dogmeat as a companion.The junkyard dog can come different in varieties regarding its fur color as well as what apparel it is wearing (either a chain, leather dog collar, goggles, or a bandana).The junkyard dog's equipment may randomly change over time between the various items that Dogmeat can equip.Cats do not contribute to defense rating or actual defense, gorillas do. The Wasteland Workshop add-on allows for the acquisition of cats and gorillas that provide the same benefit. The junkyard dog is the only character in the vanilla game with BonusHappiness which counts towards increasing settlement Happiness.If this occurs a Charisma check is not required to purchase another dog, nor is the conversation as long as the Sole Survivor states that they would like to purchase another dog. It is possible to encounter Gene again after purchasing a first junkyard dog.However, items can be equipped by reverse pickpocketing them to equip dog apparel. Unlike with Dogmeat or settlers the Sole Survivor cannot trade with the junkyard dog.In the workshop interface the Sole Survivor can select/move the doghouse and they will follow around while carrying it.One can remove all existing ones then place a new one where the player character prefers her to be located. When looking to find the junkyard dog at the settlement selected when purchased, the dog will be found at any available doghouse.Passing the Charisma check with Gene may be necessary first. If the dog enters a settlement in workshop mode, they can be moved to the current or another settlement without paying for them, the dog will add 5 defense and occupy a doghouse.They will also go into a doghouse to rest just like Dogmeat. If bought, the junkyard dog can be sent to any workshop settlement that is under the population cap and will count for five points of defense.This character is involved in random encounters.

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