History Main / RobotDog

* The ''Series/BlackMirror'' series 4 episode "Metalhead" prominently features {{Killer Robot}}s referred to as "Dogs". However, [[NonIndicativeName they only really resemble dogs in that they're quadrupedal]]; their name and design are references to [[AluminumChristmasTrees real-life robots being designed by Boston Dynamics]] such as the "[=BigDog=]", which yes, [[UncannyValley are just]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZPRsrwumQ as creepy-looking in real life]] (but thankfully nowhere near as armed).

* ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' in the Episode "Catteries Not Included", featured an army of robot bulldogs built by [[MadScientist Professor Nimnul]], and programmed to hunt and kidnap cats for his evil scheme.

%%* Robodie from ''WesternAnimation/GarfieldAndFriends''.

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* Ken's sidekick Barican from ''Anime/ChargemanKen'' is described as a robot dog, [[http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/chargeman-ken/images/a/ad/Sfdsfdfsd.png but has a spherical body sand duck-like face.]]

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* In ''FanFic/NobodyDies'', Zwei is a 200-foot-tall killing machine that thinks that it's Asuka's doggie; it's a deliberate {{Expy}} of Dug from ''WesternAnimation/{{Up}}''.
* In ''FanFic/PaperMarioCountdownToChaos'' is Chomptron V3.141, a large, rideable mechanical mutt that can fire [[EnergyWeapon laser beams]] and cause a lot of damage to enemies.
* In ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11722542/1/In-Shades-of-Red-and-Gold In Shades of Red and Gold]]'', Zwei, [[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} Ruby's]] dog from canon, is a robot dog she built, and later upgraded with help from her father, [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse Tony Stark]].
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* ''Tabletopgame/{{Yu-Gi-Oh}}'' gives us [[http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Mecha-Dog_Marron Mecha-Dog Marron]].

* mc chris's ''[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Robot Dog]]''.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron'': Goddard, Jimmy's robotic canine sidekick that Jimmy invented.

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%%* Peach from ''Anime/DemashitaPowerpuffGirlsZ''.

Makes for both an excellent CoolToy and RobotBuddy, because robot dogs are, of course, a playful CanineCompanion. Usually overlaps with CuteMachines and FunSize if they're based on PreciousPuppy, [[CutenessProximity because why not]]?

If the Robot Dog is an AngryGuardDog or a HellHound, on the other hand, [[KillerRobot be very afraid]].

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* Creator/{{Sony}}'s [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIBO AIBO series of robots]] were literal robot dogs, or at least as close as was possible within the limits of artificial intelligence.

* Similar to Poo-Chi was Techno the robotic dog made by Techno electronics. Introduced the same year as Poo-Chi he recently got a revision.

Sometimes, RobotsAreJustBetter, and this applies to robot dogs too, since they tend to have better intelligence over their living counterparts. Most robot dogs made for consumers also lack aggressiveness of most living dogs, making them fall under BenevolentAI and CheerfulAI territory.

Makes for both an excellent CoolToy and RobotBuddy, because dogs are, of course, a playful CanineCompanion. Usually overlaps with CuteMachines and FunSize if they're based on PreciousPuppy, [[CutenessProximity because why not]]?

Sometimes, RobotsAreJustBetter, and this applies to robot dogs too, since they tend to have better intelligence over their living counterparts. Most robot dogs made for consumers also lack aggressiveness of most living dogs.

A poorly-designed robot dog can result in UncannyValley, or becoming a FunnyRobot when PlayedForLaughs. If it breaks down, you need a RobotMaster or a WrenchWench to [[MrFixIt help fix it soon]].

Makes for both an excellent CoolToy and RobotBuddy, because dogs are, of course, [[CanineCompanion man's best friend]]. Usually overlaps with CuteMachines and FunSize if they're based on PreciousPuppy, [[CutenessProximity because why not]]?

* ''TabletopGame/{{Eberron}}'': The Iron Defender (Steel Defender in 5th Edition) is a mechanical homounculus sometimes used as a security robot, or crafted as an optional companion to the Artficer player class. While the Iron Defender can be made in the likeness of any creature, the illustration in the Monster Manual is of a canine variant. The Iron Defenders seen in ''VideoGame/DungeonsAndDragonsOnline'' are modeled after this illustration.

* ''TabletopGame/{{Eberron}}'': The Iron Defender is a mechanical homounculus sometimes used as a security robot, or crafted as an optional companion to the Artficer player class. While the Iron Defender can be made in the likeness of any creature, the illustration in the Monster Manual is of a canine variant. The Iron Defenders seen in ''VideoGame/DungeonsAndDragonsOnline'' are modeled after this illustration.

* In ''FanFic/PaperMarioCountdownToChaos'' is Chomptron V3.141, a large, rideable mechanical mutt that can fire [[FrickinLaserBeams laser beams]] and cause a lot of damage to enemies.

%%* ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron'': Goddard.

* ''Literature/HouseOfRobots'' has [=McFetch=], a robot dog that Sammy's mom built so they could have a pet that wouldn't put Maddie at risk of having her medical condition upset.

Makes for an excellent RobotBuddy, because dogs are, of course, [[CanineCompanion man's best friend]]. Usually overlaps with CuteMachines and FunSize if they're based on PreciousPuppy, [[CutenessProximity because why not]]?

* Hasbro's Furreal Friends included Biscuit, a robot dog for kids.