Dog, Riding

Hit Dice:	2d8+4 (13 hp)
Initiative:	+2
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class:	16 (+2 Dex, +4 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple:	+1/+3
Attack:	Bite +3 melee (1d6+3)
Full Attack:	Bite +3 melee (1d6+3)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 15, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills:	Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Swim +3, Survival +1*
Feats:	Alertness, TrackB
Environment:	Temperate plains
Organization:	Solitary or pack (5–12)
Challenge Rating:	1
Advancement:	—
Level Adjustment:	—

This category includes working breeds such as collies, huskies, and St. Bernards.

Carrying Capacity: A light load for a riding dog is up to 100 pounds; a medium load, 101–200 pounds; and a heavy load, 201–300 pounds. A riding dog can drag 1,500 pounds.

Combat

If trained for war, these animals can make trip attacks just as wolves do (see the Wolf entry). A riding dog can fight while carrying a rider, but the rider cannot also attack unless he or she succeeds on a Ride check.

Skills: Riding dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Jump checks. *Riding dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by scent.