Elle's Dog Replacements
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 53 Pets / Horses mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- 101 dog skins to choose from
- Ability to configure a different skin for the 3 dog textures
- Optional collars in 20 colors which can be different for each of the 3 dogs
- Replacement of the dog head icons in the menu (which change based on your skin choices)
1. Install the latest version of SMAPI.
2. Install the latest version of Content Patcher.
3. Extract into your \Stardew Valley\Mods\ folder.
4. Run the game through SMAPI to generate a config.json, then close.
5. Open the config.json with a program like Notepad and use the images in the References folder to change your dogs/collars to the textures/colors you prefer. Collars or skins are disabled with the value "False"
6. Run the game using SMAPI to play with your new retexture!
Each pair of options in the config.json refers to the 3 vanilla dog textures available when you create a character or use the Shrine of Illusions. They replace the following:
The collar options are set to "False" by default. To enable them, replace "False" with the color you want! All texture replacements are enabled by default, but can also be disabled with the value "False" to keep any of the vanilla dogs you want. Names for each dog texture and collar color can be found in the images in the included References folder.
To uninstall, just delete the folder you put in your Mods directory.
Optional: I have also included an optional folder of skins for use with the Adopt 'n Skin mod! This will let you use more variants of cats and dogs on your farm. Note that if you use A&S, you should only use the skins, not the main download.
To use, extract the skins folder into Adopt 'n Skin's assets folder and merge it. I have included all skins shown here; simply delete the ones you don't want to use! They are named Dog_1 through Dog_101, so if you already have skins in your folder you want to keep, you will need to do some renaming.
This mod is also compatible with the Cats and Dogs mod if you want to have more pets on your farm.
1. 1. 1 - Fix for collars on dog 2 and 3 when set to a Corgi, Dachshund, or French Bulldog
1. 1. 0 - Updated for SDV v1. 4, now allows 3 separate skin choices for the 3 dog textures
- Added optional collars in 20 colors (enabled per texture)
- Added a new dog skin called Vanilla, uses vanilla dog colors
1. 0. 1 - Added dog heads to the Cursors tilesheet so your
Elle's Dog Replacements offers 101 retextures to replace your dog in Skyrim, plus skins for Adopt 'n Skin/More Animals. A popular cosmetic mod with 19,163 endorsements and 546,398 downloads, last updated in December 2019. Ideal for players wanting variety in their canine companion's appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive variety with 101 retextures—you'll never see the same dog twice
- Community favorite with 19k endorsements and half a million downloads
- Works with Adopt 'n Skin/More Animals for even more options
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions
- Purely cosmetic—no new dog breeds or gameplay changes
- Requires Adopt 'n Skin/More Animals to use those extra skins, which may need separate installation
For Skyrim players who want to customize their dog's look without messing with gameplay. Great for pet lovers and screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you're looking for new dog breeds or functional changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage the retextures easily.
- If you use Adopt 'n Skin/More Animals, make sure to load this mod after those to ensure the skins apply correctly.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition vs. Legendary) before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Elle
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 546,398
- Endorsements
- 19,163
- Category
- Pets / Horses
- Created
- 5/8/2019
- Updated
- 12/7/2019
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