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Three dog DLCs bring a hunting companion into theHunter: Call of the Wild. Each breed suits a different style: the Bloodhound tracks wounded game, the Labrador Retriever retrieves birds, and the German Shorthaired Pointer points out game birds. Here is what each one does, with the official screenshots.
Bloodhound
Released 30 Mar, 2021
The game’s first hunting dog, a scent tracker that follows wounded animals over long distances.
- Tracks blood trails of injured game; about 300 million scent receptors.
- 30 companion levels and 15 tracker levels.
- Bond via praise, petting, treats.
- Customize name, sex, coat and traits; multiple dogs in roster; waits at Trophy Lodge or nearest Outpost.
- 6 coats: Black and Tan Fullcoat, Black and Tan Saddle, Liver and Tan Fullcoat, Liver and Tan Saddle, Red and Black Pigmented, Red and Liver Pigmented.
12 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.
Labrador Retriever
Released 28 Nov, 2023
A retriever that fetches small game from land or water.
- Retrieves rabbits, hares, waterfowl and upland birds, on land or water; prioritizes the animal you aim at.
- Bond via petting, treats, play.
- Male or female; name, coat and traits customizable.
- 7 coats: Black, Yellow, Chocolate, Silver, Charcoal, Fox Red, Champagne.
10 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Released 3 Dec, 2024
A pointing dog that locates game and points you to it.
- Points all animal classes except dangerous predators.
- Skills: Point S (small game, waits to flush), Point M (wider radius), Point L (very large radius, guides you), Spot Point, Point Species (trait, from tracks/droppings).
- Free update lets owners of Bloodhound or Labrador Retriever combine two dogs’ skills (e.g. Pointer + Retriever).
German shorthaired pointer on point
Hunter walking with his pointer
Pointer on a forest trail
Pointer working an open meadow
11 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.