Bouhm's Pet Dogs (Shiba Inu - German Shepherd - Husky)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 95 Livestock and Animals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Bouhm's Pet Mods adds new dog breeds for a Shiba Inu, German Shepherd, and Husky.
Install
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[]Install Content Patcher.
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]Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Configure
When creating a new save, you can choose the dog breeds on the character customization screen:
For an existing save, you can change pet breed by running debug customize in the SMAPI console to show the customization screen again. Make sure you only change the pet type; changing other values may have unexpected effects.
See also
- []If you like this mod, check out my other mods!
- Source code
This content pack adds three new dog breeds—Shiba Inu, German Shepherd, and Husky—to Stardew Valley. With 2,468 endorsements and 71,688 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic expansion for players wanting more pet variety. Last updated March 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,468 endorsements—clearly a hit among pet lovers.
- Three distinct breeds give your farm a personal touch, from the fluffy Husky to the loyal Shepherd.
- Actively maintained (last updated March 2026), so you can expect compatibility with recent game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only three breeds; if you want more variety, you'll need to combine with other mods.
- Requires a mod manager for easy installation; manual setup might be fiddly.
For Stardew Valley players who want to customize their farm pet beyond the default breeds. If you're a dog lover or just want a fresh look for your companion, this is a simple cosmetic addition. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like SMAPI's installer to handle the content pack—it'll save you time and avoid file placement errors.
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed and updated, as content packs require it to load.
- After installing, start a new game or use a save editor to change your pet's breed, as existing saves may not automatically update.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Bouhm and Pathoschild
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Downloads
- 71,688
- Endorsements
- 2,468
- Category
- Livestock and Animals
- Created
- 10/7/2016
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
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