Give yourself some credit, @marcusredleaf. You didn’t steal that houndour. You rescued it and, perhaps (and hopefully), introduced its trainer to a comfortable life with guaranteed shelters and meals within their nearest prison.
Tag: Houndour
Hey Bill, do you know any Rockruff breeders in Kanto? I took a trip to Alola and came back with a Dusk Lycanroc and a Furfrou, and whenever a baby pokemon is around, the two boys shower them with affection, and I’m pretty certain they want to become parents. I’d have no problem with this, except.. I’m in Kanto, and my boys seem to be bonded to each other specifically.
I’m afraid not, which is an odd thing to say, given that Kanto is a region home to a young man who’s both a breeder in his spare time and a rock specialist, and rockruff are capable of adapting to our climate. Nonetheless, there doesn’t seem to be much local interest in breeding rockruff specifically. However, because both of your pokémon are canines, you may have some luck in simply giving them a growlithe, houndour, or eevee puppy instead (which all are popular breeding subjects in this region). So long as it’s young and has similar needs to their species, they likely will still accept it as their own.
Houndour and Houndoom
Houndour
The Dark Pokémon
Type: Dark/Fire
Official Registration #: 228
Entry: A small, dog-like pokémon native to thick, dark forests. Interestingly, although this pokémon is part of the Johtonian Regional Pokédex, it was first discovered in Kanto and cannot, in truth, be found at all in Johto outside of the Johtonian Safari Zone Nature Preserve. The reason behind this discrepancy is actually quite simple. Houndour hunt in massive packs through the darkness of their native forests, where their pelts can blend in with forest shadows as they corner prey, and Kantonian researchers possess far stronger self-preservation instincts than their Johtonian counterparts.Houndoom
The Dark Pokémon
Type: Dark/Fire
Official Registration #: 229
Entry: The evolved form of houndour, by battle experience. This dog-like pokémon is capable of exhaling a jet of fire and a spray of incendiary, highly caustic, toxic chemicals at the same time. The effect of these two mechanisms in combination leaves not only second-degree thermal burns (at the minimum) but severe chemical burns as well. According to folklore, anyone unfortunate enough to receive these burns will never fully recover; the burn will essentially be painful forever. However, this is not necessarily true. With proper care, the pain will typically subside within a week, and the resulting scar will fade within a year. On the other hand, not necessarily true isn’t the same thing as entirely false. First, one must remember that centuries ago, back when people first began to think this about houndoom burns, treatments for burns that complex or severe didn’t exist. Second, psychological pain is never a thing that heals easily, and some survivors of houndoom attacks may acquire a fear of houndoom thereafter. Third, either way, being burned by a houndoom feels just about as delightful as being attacked by a swarm of angry magikarp, and based on personal experience alone, the author would not recommend it.
Mega Houndoom
The Dark Pokémon
Type: Dark/Fire
Official Registration #: 229+
Entry: The advanced form of houndoom, via houndoominite. This pokémon is actually a “good fire doggo.” The internet was surprisingly correct about this one, and there’s not much more to say concerning it beyond that.
Um, hi, yes, my Houndoom Hannah has recently begun expecting a litter of puppies. Any good advice?
Invest in a lot of aloe.
On a serious note, for the most part, a lot of the care will be handled by the mother for the first few months. Simply give her enough space, be sure she’s comfortable, take her to regular pokémon center appointments, and follow everything your Nurse Joy tells you, and the delivery will be relatively painless. Moreover, once hatching, the pups will likely stick to their mother (and the mother will insist on this if the pups don’t), and of course, the usual feeding, grooming, and so forth will be done by Hannah.
Once the pups grow and become more independent, assuming you keep all of them, care of them will follow the same basic outline as the care you’ve given Hannah. I would simply recommend that you fireproof as much of your home as possible and keep an eye on them, as houndour pups are naturally curious, mischievous, and social—and the latter is relevant because one possible way of communicating for houndour is through their use of fire. Something will be set on fire in your home, in other words, and this will simply be a part of your life until you teach Hannah’s puppies otherwise.
If, however, you choose to give away the puppies, be sure to find a reputable shelter or breeder, or simply leave them with the pokémon center. There are quite a few shelters out there that may be either high-kill or less-than-reputable (that is, fronts for illegal pokémon fighting rings), so it’s worth it to do your research beforehand.
Best of luck and congratulations!
Hi there! My husband and I are thinking of adopting either a Growlithe or Houndour puppy. Which has better temperament, house broken, health concerns, and recommendations to ‘fire-puppy’-proof our house? :)
In general, growlithe tend to be among the easiest pokémon to train for domestic purposes, hence why they’re far more popular as pets than houndour. Don’t get me wrong, of course. Houndour are also excellent pets and far better guard pokémon. It’s just that they’re less friendly, more stoic, and otherwise pack creatures. They’re not the sort who will be eager to entertain the way growlithe are, and they fare much better when homed with at least one more of their own species. As such, it may be harder to get them to listen to commands than it would be for the notoriously loyal growlithe, which means it may be harder to housebreak them, walk them, and generally train them.
On the other hand, they’re also less excitable than growlithe, and thus, they’re less likely to bark or use their fire abilities excessively. Very minimal fireproofing is necessary for a houndour, whereas a growlithe may howl, pounce, and use Ember in celebration for your return home after a long day at work. Thus, for a houndour, you may only need a handy, charged fire extinguisher in as many rooms as humanly possible, whereas growlithe need training and a constant water-type partner at minimum.
In short, I supposed it would depend on your needs. Growlithe are easier to train and more affectionate, but houndour are quiet and well-behaved by default but not quite as emotionally available as growlithe may be.
One last note, though: if you have small children or are expecting, contrary to popular belief, houndour are excellent choices—far better than growlithe. Not only is this because houndour are generally calmer, but it’s also because their pack instincts kick in around human babies and toddlers. The truth is, you’ll likely find no canine pokémon more protective and concerned for a child’s well-being than a houndour, even though the species is often (wrongly) associated with violence.
Hopefully, this helps, anonymous. Best of luck with your decision.
Houndour and Houndoom
Houndour
The Dark Pokémon
Type: Dark/Fire
Official Registration #: 228
Entry: A small, dog-like pokémon native to thick, dark forests. Interestingly, although this pokémon is part of the Johtonian Regional Pokédex, it was first discovered in Kanto and cannot, in truth, be found at all in Johto outside of the Johtonian Safari Zone Nature Preserve. The reason behind this discrepancy is actually quite simple. Houndour hunt in massive packs through the darkness of their native forests, where their pelts can blend in with forest shadows as they corner prey, and Kantonian researchers possess far stronger self-preservation instincts than their Johtonian counterparts.
Houndoom
The Dark Pokémon
Type: Dark/Fire
Official Registration #: 229
Entry: The evolved form of houndour, by battle experience. This dog-like pokémon is capable of exhaling a jet of fire and a spray of incendiary, highly caustic, toxic chemicals at the same time. The effect of these two mechanisms in combination leaves not only second-degree thermal burns (at the minimum) but severe chemical burns as well. According to folklore, anyone unfortunate enough to receive these burns will never fully recover; the burn will essentially be painful forever. However, this is not necessarily true. With proper care, the pain will typically subside within a week, and the resulting scar will fade within a year. On the other hand, not necessarily true isn’t the same thing as entirely false. First, one must remember that centuries ago, back when people first began to think this about houndoom burns, treatments for burns that complex or severe didn’t exist. Second, psychological pain is never a thing that heals easily, and some survivors of houndoom attacks may acquire a fear of houndoom thereafter. Third, either way, being burned by a houndoom feels just about as delightful as being attacked by a swarm of angry magikarp, and based on personal experience alone, the author would not recommend it.
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