# Jip — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide > Jip in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** III Jip, bounded Jip **First appearance:** 0005-part-i-iii-the-doctor-s-home ## Snapshot The Doctor's loyal dog, a sharp-nosed tracker who reads floors and footprints better than any human and sometimes keeps secrets from his master. ## Who they are Jip has told the Doctor everything for eleven years, so when the Hermit's hut stands empty and he refuses to explain what he smelled on the floor, the silence is startling. He slips away alone, then returns demanding a locked library and a private word, proving his loyalty runs deeper than obedience. His nose and his conscience pull the early mystery forward and make him far more than a pet. ## Relationships ### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle) _friendship_ Jip is Doctor Dolittle's loyal and brave dog, always ready to protect and assist him. ### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle) _friendship_ Jip is Doctor Dolittle's loyal and brave dog, always ready to protect and assist him. ### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle) _friendship_ Jip is Doctor Dolittle's loyal and brave dog, always ready to protect and assist him. ## In the story ### [The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/the-voyages-of-doctor-dolittle) The loyal dog accompanying the Doctor on his travels. ### [I Hear of the Great Naturalist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-ii-i-hear-of-the-great-naturalist) The Doctor's dog, who guards the house while the Doctor is away, wears a solid gold collar, and takes provisions from Matthew through the gate. ### [The Doctor's Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-iii-the-doctor-s-home) The dog who guards the gate and joyfully greets the Doctor upon his return. ### [The Wiff-Waff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-iv-the-wiff-waff) Helps Dab-Dab drag sheets and pillowcases to air by the fire. ### [Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-v-polynesia) Jip excitedly brings news of Polynesia's arrival to the Doctor. ### [The Wounded Squirrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-vi-the-wounded-squirrel) Squats on the carpet at the Doctor's feet during the flute playing. ### [My Schoolmaster, Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-xi-my-schoolmaster-polynesia) Jip is mentioned indirectly as part of the animal household, but the retriever dog in the study is a different dog belonging to Minnie Dooley. ### [A Traveler Arrives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-xii-a-traveler-arrives) Joins the group welcoming Chee-Chee home. ### [The Crew of The Curlew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-i-the-crew-of-the-curlew) Walks with Tommy in a gold collar, accompanies the Doctor and Tommy to see the boat. ### [Luke the Hermit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-luke-the-hermit) Acts suspiciously at the shack, sniffs the floor, refuses to tell the Doctor what he knows, then runs off and disappears. ### [V: Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-v-mendoza) Referred to as Bob; stays under Tommy's seat, snarls at Mendoza, and mutters 'It's a lie!' during Mendoza's testimony. ### [The End of the Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-the-end-of-the-mystery) Bob, the dog, is the key witness; his testimony clears Luke and exposes Mendoza's treachery. ### [Three Cheers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-three-cheers) Referred to as Bob, the dog that helped in the trial, returned to the Doctor's side. ### [Blind Travel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-blind-travel) Brings the Doctor his slippers and pipe after tea. ### [Goodbye!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iii-ii-goodbye) Begs to join the voyage and is allowed; stands lookout at the peak of the boat. ### [Polynesia Has a Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iii-v-polynesia-has-a-plan) Expresses concern about Ben Butcher and supports Polynesia's plan. ### [Hawk's-Head Mountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iv-vii-hawk-s-head-mountain) Scouts ahead with the other animals but reports that his nose is useless due to the overwhelming spider-monkey scent. ### [A Great Moment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-v-i-a-great-moment) Discovers the slab rests on soft earth, leading to the successful digging strategy. ### [War!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-v-v-war) Relies on his teeth for fighting and comments on the enemy's numbers. ### [General Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-v-vi-general-polynesia) Rushes to the Doctor's side during the battle, though too light and small to replace the fallen. ### [X: The Coronation of King Jong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-v-x-the-coronation-of-king-jong) Present at the Whispering Rocks with Tommy during the coronation. ### [Thoughts of Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-vi-ii-thoughts-of-home) Present at the meeting, asks when the Doctor intends to move on. ### [The Last Cabinet Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-vi-vi-the-last-cabinet-meeting) Expresses homesickness for Puddleby and complains about the tropics; hopes the snail will agree to take them. ### [VII: The Doctor's Decision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-vi-vii-the-doctor-s-decision) Present on the beach with the group, lolling at the foot of a palm before the departure. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/jip - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters