(ESP-ESL) Dog Replacer SE
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 15 Followers & Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces all the dogs in Skyrim (with also Meeko and Vigile) with new models (new meshes, new textures). You just have to choose your new dog
One dog breed at a time to choose from
Miscellaneous Files: Pack with the ESL versions of some Dogs (You must download the complete version of one dog of your choice then replace the Esp with this Esl (ESPFE/ESP with Record Flags ESL/ ESP tagged ESL). Downloading this ESPFE may overwrite an existing save)
For the dogs, I had to change the size (ONLY) for more realism ...
List of Dogs
1) Bernese Mountain Dog
4) German Shepherd
7) Chihuahua
8) Dachshund
10) Jack Russell Terrier
11) Pit Bull Terrier
12) White Beagle
13) Golden Retriever
15) Great Dane
16) Mastiff
17) Yellow Labrador
18) Black Labrador
19) Chocolate Labrador
20) Dalmatian
22) Pitbull
23) Rottweiler
24) Doberman
25) Cocker Spaniel
26) Chocolate Spaniel
27) French Bulldog
28) Pomeranian
29) Black Chihuahua
30) German Shepherd Puppy
CREDITS
Adventurer1111 (with Touh87 + CGTrader/SketchFab + Kvalking ) for the Mastiff , Great Dane, Husky, Golden Retriever, Jack Russel Terrier, Pug, Corgi, Beagles, Bulldog, Chihuahuas, Mountain Dog in Dovahkiin Dogs LE ; for the Dalmatian, Boxer, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Doberman, Cocker Spaniel, Chocolate Spaniel, French Bulldog, Pomeranian, Black Chihuahua, German Shepherd Puppy in Dovahkiin Dogs Too with Many More Follower Dogs and for the Dachshunds in Doxie Dovahkiin - Dachshund Dog Follower (« You can use any adjustments I made to get the models to work in game. No need to ask me. Please support 3D artists and purchase models for use in your own projects » « You can go ahead and publish and use the models for your mod since we are collaborating on the mod project together »)
Boxer: Rozy1418
Black Chihuahua: Ipoypunk
Dalmation: Bill90
Doberman: Bill90
French Bulldog: Bill90
German Shepherd: tigashark01
German Shepherd Puppy: Bill90
Pitbull/Cane Corso: Bill90
Pomeranian: radbill
Rottweiler: alexlashko
Spaniel: zazoerfamily
Replaces all dogs in Skyrim with new models, available as both ESL and ESP versions. A simple cosmetic overhaul for players who want a fresh look for their canine companions, with 249 endorsements and 6,589 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 249 endorsements and over 6.5k downloads.
- ESL version saves plugin slots, perfect for mod-heavy load orders.
- Straightforward visual upgrade for dog lovers.
⚠️ Cons
- Only changes dog models—no new textures, sounds, or behaviors.
- May conflict with other mods that alter dog meshes or skeletons.
- Last updated in 2023, so compatibility with newer Skyrim versions is unverified.
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look for their canine companions without overhauling the whole game. If you're after new dog breeds, behaviors, or follower options, this isn't it—it's purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it'll handle the plugin order automatically.
- Prefer the ESL version if you're running many mods; it won't count toward your 255 plugin limit.
- Check for conflicts with other dog mods in your load order to avoid missing textures or weird meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- gg77
- Version
- 30.0
- Downloads
- 6,589
- Endorsements
- 249
- Category
- Followers & Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 5/28/2021
- Updated
- 9/12/2023
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