Dogs and Coyote overhaul - by zzjay
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 24 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Dogs And Coyote Overhaul - by zzjay
New model and textures for :
- Regular dogs, Legion mongrels, vicious dogs.
- Rex and cyberdogs.
- Main full feature file.
- Dog only pack or Coyote Only pack.
- OPTIONAL alpha fur remover - FOMOD.
Compatible with Fallout 3 and FNV or TTW.
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FAQ
Q - ENB USED?
A - Dynamo ENB and Rust ENB
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HOW TO INSTALL
Download and install with a Mod Manager you like** (Please keep in mind some do work better than others. Mod managers like MO2 and Vortex are known to cause issues to some users).
Then de-activate and re-activate the ARCHIVE INVALIDATION function of your Mod Manager to load the textures.
You don't know what ARCHIVE INVALIDATION is, and how to use it?
You can read an extensive article here.
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zzjay - model and texture rework
OnHolyServiceBound for Coyote Retexture whose texture has been used in some parts.
7thNighthawk for pictures.
Bethesd for FNV
Tools Used:
Blender 2. 49b
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A lightweight visual overhaul for all dogs and coyotes in Fallout 4, featuring mesh and texture reworks. With over 1,000 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting improved creature appearances without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (481k) shows it's a go-to for creature visuals.
- Lightweight means it won't tank your FPS like some heavy overhauls.
- Covers all dogs and coyotes, so you get consistent quality across the wasteland.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2024—might not be patched for the latest game version if anything changed.
- Purely cosmetic; if you wanted new behaviors or variants, this isn't it.
For Fallout 4 players who want better-looking canines without a performance hit. If you're into creature overhauls that keep the vanilla feel, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or new enemy types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—either works fine.
- If you use other creature mods, load this one after them to ensure its textures take priority.
- Check the mod's comments for any known conflicts with popular dog-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- zzjay
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 481,933
- Endorsements
- 1,044
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 9/21/2024
- Updated
- 9/23/2024
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