While his most recent iteration in Fallout 4 is understandably his most popular, he's been helping out the player character since Fallout 1. His inclusion in the Fallout games has changed over the years, as has his role in the series. While this canine companion can seem like a forgettable character to some, his history and inspiration are actually quite informative of the genre as a whole. Whether you're talking about Dogmeat from Fallout 1 and 2, or the homage character in Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, the dog is a fan favorite. While cat-people out there would tell you otherwise, the Fallout series of games beg to differ. In their years publishing the franchise, Bethesda has always included a dog which may have changed, but always kept the same name: Dogmeat.
