There are so many things to do in Breath of the Wild. Even though the goal is to defeat Calamity Ganon, the world is so large and there are so many other fun things to do that it can be pretty tough to stay on task. Luckily, Zelda did just fine holding Ganon back while Link was snow bowling and finding all 800 Korok seeds.

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Unfortunately, one thing that players can't do in Breath of the Wild is have a pet dog. There are dogs in the villages and at the stables around Hyrule, but it isn't possible to keep one as a pet at Link's house in Hateno Village. Anyone who has played the game should know that Link can give treats to the dogs though, and, if he does, they'll lead him to a super awesome buried treasure.

Updated on March 15, 2022, by Ritwik Mitra: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild marked a turning point for the franchise. For the longest time, the games were slightly rigid action-adventure titles that gave the player quite a bit of freedom but couldn't really be classified as sandbox titles. Breath of the Wild changed this notion by rocking the Zelda foundation to its core and adopting the design of an open world to great effect. There aren't many games that can replicate the same sense of discovery and wonderment as Breath of the Wild manages, and fans can't wait to see how the sequel ups the ante.

That being said, there's one thing that Breath of the Wild can be faulted for — it doesn't allow the player to pet the adorable dogs in the game! Thankfully though, players can at least interact with these cute mongrels by feeding them or just playing around with them. Players who manage to attain the trust of these dogs will even be rewarded with treasure, which these pooches can dig up as a form of gratitude!

14 Hateno Village: Silver Rupee

Hateno Village is a peaceful village found in the eastern part of Hyrule. Players find their way here fairly early on in the game for a quest that leads them to Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. It's one of the most iconic locations in the game and lets players take a much-needed breather after being assaulted by the threats of the open world early on.

Hateno Village also has a white dog that the player can feed meat to in order to befriend. After befriending the dog, it will lead Link to a treasure chest with a Silver Rupee inside. It might not be the greatest reward for the player's effort, but just watching this pooch get happy at the sight of Link makes it all worthwhile.

13 Serenne Stable: Gold Rupee

Chances are that players who happen upon the many stables scattered throughout the game will almost always find a dog in the vicinity. It goes without saying that players should try befriending all these pooches in the game for maximum rewards, with Serenne Stable being a great place to start.

The stable is located near Hebra Tower in the Great Hyrule Forest. Maag No'rah Shrine is in the area, but players shouldn't forget to feed the dog before leaving this stable! After giving this black dog food, Link will be led to a treasure chest with a Gold Rupee inside. It's a great reward for players, many of whom will probably be witnessing a Gold Rupee for the very first time.

12 Wetland Stable: Opal

Wetland Stable is located in the Lanayru Region of Hyrule. Pikango is here to give Link a clue about a photo and there's one side quest that begins here. Finally, inside the stable, Link can find the recipe for Electro Elixir as well.

After giving food to the dog at this stable, it will guide Link to a buried treasure that contains an Opal. While most players might be tempted to sell this gem given how valuable it is, it's strongly advised to keep this item for later. After all, the later armor upgrades require these valuable gems, and players will lament their decision to sell these valuable gems if they decide to opt for short-term respite instead.

11 Kara Kara Bazaar: Knight's Bow

Kara Kara Bazaar is located in the Gerudo Wastelands and is an important part of the game for a lot of reasons. But, while doing quests and making purchases, players should make sure to stop and befriend the dog that is located here!

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The dog takes Link to a treasure chest that holds a Knight's Bow. Also hidden in the area is a chest Link can pull from the sand with his Magnesis Rune in order to reveal a Purple Rupee. Both items are pretty valuable and will make Link's journey through the treacherous Gerudo Desert slightly easier.

10 Tarrey Town: Bomb Arrow x5

Tarrey Town is a village located in the middle of Lake Akkala in the Akkala Region. One of the great things about this settlement is that Link can directly contribute to its growth by initiating the From the Ground Up side quest right after purchasing his house from Hudson in Hateno Village.

Like other settlements in the game, Tarrey Town has a dog that Link can befriend with food. After feeding the black dog, the dog will take Link to a treasure chest. Inside the treasure chest, Link will find five bomb arrows. These are really handy for taking on Divine Beast Vah Naboris, or pretty much any other enemy in the game! Players will just be mindful of using these arrows in the rain, since they'll lose their explosive powers if they get wet.

9 Snowfield Stable: Star Fragment/Feathered Spear

Snowfield Stable

Snowfield Stable is a special stable in that there are actually two dogs that can be fed. Players should put on their cold-weather gear and bring some meat because befriending both of these mutts is a pretty worthwhile endeavor. This stable is located in the snow-covered Hebra Region.

After befriending the white dog on the left side of the stable, Link will be led to a treasure chest with a Star Fragment inside, which is easily one of the rarest and most valuable items in the game. Meanwhile, the black dog on the right side will take Link to a treasure chest with a Feathered Spear inside, which pales in comparison to the other piece of treasure that Link has found but is still a decent find in its own right.

8 Highland Stable: Silver Rupee

Highland Stable is located in the Lake Hylia Region of Hyrule with a shrine directly to the south of it. Chumin, a traveling merchant, is also often found near this stable selling various foods.

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The stable also has a dog that will lead Link to treasure if he happens to feeds it. After finding the chest, Link can open it and find a silver rupee inside! Now, all he'll need to do is hunt down Chumin and spend it!

7 East Akkala Stable: Shock Arrow x10

East Akkala Stable is a stable located in the Akkala Region, on the road to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Inside the stable is a recipe for Meat and Rice Bowl and outside, there's a dog to feed.

Following the dog to the buried treasure will reward Link with ten Shock Arrows. Players will be well aware of just how useful and powerful these arrows can be in battle, especially against tougher foes.

6 Lurelin Village: Star Fragment

Lurelin Village Star Fragment

Lurelin Village is a tropical, coastal village located in the Faron Region. The player has to have a sharp eye to find the dog in Lurelin Village because it's actually hidden under a house.

But, if players drop food, the dog will come out, and they'll be able to keep feeding it until it leads Link to a treasure chest. Inside, Link will find a Star Fragment, which players should hold onto for armor upgrades.

5 Outskirt Stable: Silver Rupee

Outskirt Stable is located in the southwestern area of Central Hyrule. Inside, Link can discover the recipe for Energizing Honey Crepe, but that's not all that can be found in the vicinity.

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Outside, there's a dog that Link can befriend which will lead him to a treasure chest containing a Silver Rupee. This is pretty handy, since Botrick, a traveling merchant, is often seen wandering the roads near Outskirt Stable.

4 Lakeside Stable: Forest Dweller’s Spear

Lakeside Stable is located in the Faron Region and has a recipe on the wall inside for Hasty Apple Pie. It's also where Link can start the Thunder Magnet quest if he talks to Cima.

Outside, Link can find a dog to feed and befriend. After giving it some meat or other types of food, the dog will take Link to a treasure chest where he can find a Forest Dweller's Spear.

3 Woodland Stable: Ice Arrow x10

Woodland Stable is located west of Pico Pond in the Great Hyrule Forest Region. Players that purchased the game's DLC can find the Korok Mask in the area with the EX Strange Mask Rumors quest.

Along with that quest, Link can also feed the dog outside and be led to a really cool treasure. The treasure chest that the dog takes Link to contains ten elemental Ice Arrows!

2 Gerudo Canyon Stable: Ice Arrow x10

Across the map over in the Gerudo Wasteland, there's another stable where Link can feed a dog in order to replenish his arrow stash. Gerudo Canyon Stable is home to a few side quests and a traveling merchant, as well as the dog that Link can feed.

After he feeds the dog, it will guide him to a buried treasure where he will find ten Ice Arrows. Using these arrows to freeze enemies never gets tiring, with Link being free to bash enemies to a pulp after freezing them.

1 South Akkala Stable: Knight’s Claymore

South Akkala Stable is located near the border between the Akkala and Eldin regions in Hyrule. Players with the DLC can check out the EX Teleportation Rumors! quest in order to get their hands on a Travel Medallion.

Here, players can also feed a dog in order to be led to a treasure chest. Inside the treasure chest, players will find a Knight's Claymore, a fairly powerful weapon in Breath of the Wild.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

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