Alsatian NCR Guard Dogs
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 70 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
=============================================== Alsatian NCR Guard Dogs v1. 1 =============================================== INDEX: Requirements About this mod Installation Known Bugs & Issues Incompatibilities & Save game warnings Credits & Usage Special Notes =============================================== REQUIREMENTS: =============================================== Fallout New Vegas =============================================== ABOUT THIS MOD: =============================================== Based on Slof\'s Alsatian Dogmeat mod for Fallout 3 (http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8290). All NCR guard dogs are now Alsatian (aka German Shepard) instead of the vanilla vicious dog. =============================================== INSTALLATION: =============================================== This mod should contain the following: Meshes folder Textures folder Alsatian NCR Guard Dogs.esp Alsatian NCR Guard Dogs.txt Just drag the contents of the mod, with or without the readme, into the data folder in your Fallout: New Vegas program folder and they will go where they are ment to. Click yes to overwrite as required. If the new textures don\'t show up in game, search for InvalidateOlderFiles from within the Fallout_Default.ini, and set it to one (1). This should be the default, but you never know. =============================================== KNOWN ISSUES OR BUGS: =============================================== None known at this time. =============================================== INCOMPATIBILITIES & SAVED GAME WARNINGS: =============================================== Incompatible with any mod that alters crDogNCR or any dog that uses this as a base. It should have no adverse affects on a current save. =============================================== CREDITS & PERMISSIONS: =============================================== Textures by Bethesda. Alienslof for their original Fallout 3 mod blanket permission was granted on the mod\'s webpage* =============================================== Change Log: =============================================== 1. 1 Missed the NCR search dog from the Ranger in front of the Visitor Center for the \"You\'ll Know It When It Happens\" quest. Fixed 1. 0 Initial release
This Fallout: New Vegas mod replaces all NCR guard dogs with Alsatian (German Shepherd) models based on Slof's Alsatian Dogmeat mod for Fallout 3. It's a simple cosmetic overhaul for players who prefer the look of real-world guard dogs over the vanilla vicious dogs. With 1,298 endorsements and 26,858 downloads, it's a well-received niche mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,298 endorsements and 26,858 downloads
- Gives NCR guard dogs a more realistic, intimidating look
- Lightweight mod that doesn't affect gameplay or performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods
- Only affects NCR guard dogs, not other dog types in the game
- Requires the original Alsatian Dogmeat mod as a base, which may not be easily accessible
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a more authentic military feel for NCR outposts and are tired of the scruffy vanilla dogs. It's a must-have for dog lovers and immersion seekers. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer the original vicious dog look.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install Slof's Alsatian Dogmeat mod first, as this mod depends on its assets.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to avoid overwriting files manually.
- Check the mod's load order; it should be placed after any mods that alter NCR guard dog appearances.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Paedric
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 26,858
- Endorsements
- 1,298
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 1/1/2011
- Updated
- 2/25/2011
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