# The Dog — Aesop's Fables character guide

> The Dog in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** A Dog, the Dog, The Dog, the Hound, The Hound

**First appearance:** 0005-the-mischievous-dog

## Who they are

A loyal guardian who trades table scraps for vigilance, quick to remind the sheep that without him they'd be wolf-meat.

## Relationships

### [The Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/characters/the_old_man)

_friendship_

The Dog is a loyal companion to the Old Man, providing protection and friendship.

## In the story

### [The Mischievous Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-mischievous-dog)

The mischievous dog who bites people and is proud of the bell he wears.

### [The Dog and the Sow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-and-the-sow)

Argues with the Sow about the superiority of their young.

### [The Ass and the Lapdog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-ass-and-the-lapdog)

A pampered pet who enjoys the master's affection and titbits, contrasting with the Ass's labor.

### [The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-the-cock-and-the-fox)

Travels with the Cock and hides in the hollow trunk; acts as the Cock's protector by rushing out to kill the Fox.

### [The Dog and the Cook](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-and-the-cook)

The host dog who invites a friend to his master's feast.

### [The Dog in the Manger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-in-the-manger)

Lies in the manger and growls at the cattle, preventing them from eating the hay.

### [The Traveller and His Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-traveller-and-his-dog)

The Dog is calm and patient, indicating he is prepared while his master is not.

### [The Blacksmith and His Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-blacksmith-and-his-dog)

The Blacksmith's lazy dog that sleeps during work but wakes up for meals.

### [The Dog and the Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-and-the-shadow)

The protagonist who loses his meat by chasing a greedy illusion.

### [The Old Hound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-old-hound)

The aging hound who laments his lost strength but defends his past loyalty.

### [The Hound and the Hare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-hound-and-the-hare)

A young Hound who toys with the Hare, alternating between aggression and play, embodying duplicity.

### [The Hare and the Hound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-hare-and-the-hound)

The Hound chases the Hare but gives up, explaining the difference between running for dinner and running for life.

### [The Ass and His Driver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-ass-and-his-driver)

The Driver who tries to pull the Ass back from the edge but ultimately gives up.

### [The Wolves and the Dogs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-wolves-and-the-dogs)

The Dogs are persuaded by the Wolves' words and are betrayed and killed.

### [The Hound and the Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-hound-and-the-fox)

Chases the Lion but flees in fear when the Lion roars.

### [The Ass and the Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-ass-and-the-dog)

Grows impatient listening to the Ass and dismisses the packet when it lacks content about meat and bones.

### [The Sheep and the Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-sheep-and-the-dog)

Defends his privileged position by pointing out his protective role.

### [The Gardener and His Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-gardener-and-his-dog)

Falls into a well and bites his rescuer out of suspicion.

### [The Dog and the Wolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-and-the-wolf)

Uses cunning to escape the Wolf, then learns from the experience to avoid future danger.

### [The Dogs and the Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dogs-and-the-fox)

The Dogs are the main actors, foolishly attacking a lifeless skin and mistaking it for a sign of their own courage.

### [The Man, the Horse, the Ox, and the Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-man-the-horse-the-ox-and-the-dog)

Endows old age with peevishness and attachment to comfort.

### [The Dogs and the Hides](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dogs-and-the-hides)

A group of famished dogs who attempt to drink a river dry to reach hides, but burst in the process.

### [The Farmer and His Dogs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-farmer-and-his-dogs)

Observes the killings and decides to escape to avoid being eaten.

### [The Dog Chasing a Wolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fables_se/chapters/the-dog-chasing-a-wolf)

Chases the Wolf, pridefully thinking himself superior.

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