Dog Appearance Overhaul aka DAO

⭐ ⭐ (706 endorsements) 📥 21,510 downloads 📌 v1 📅 11/29/2020
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Dhu Blaidd · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/22/2024 📅 Created: 11/29/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #121 of 325 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

First of all, keep that in mind, i'm creating my mods only to satisfy myself. I share, because i'm happy if there's people that appreciates my work, and having fun with my mods. So if you don't like the textures, or anything in the mod, KEEP MOVING.

1# What is DAO?

What can it be? Well, simple. Diversity for the large dogs.

1# 100 new entity with 100 new texture.

2# 16 collar texture (not all used)

Big thanks to Ard Carraigh for adding the collar to the dog model!

3# Eye color variants.

These are shared between all the existing dogs in the the game. Including quest, quard, wild, hunt and dlc dogs.

Only one dog model was used in this project.

WHY ONLY ONE? AND WHAT MADE ME CREATE THIS MOD?

The rest of the models are terrible. They have mouth bug. I don't like missing legs or ears.

Too long head, weirdly big ears. Maybe it's just me, but you know, if you prefer vanilla dogs, then you shouldn't be here.

Immersion breaking for you? Not my problem.

I always felt disgusted when looked at those pink, green dogs that have rotten skin. Nay, i don't need them!

YES, for now all of them are clean. Will add two other version in the future. IF!

! - Small warnings before you get the mod. While i have no time to replay the whole game, and see there's any problem with the mod (only testing with StoryboardUI and work just fine) But can't be sure about the gameplay. - " It was planned to be a StoryboardUi "material" for me, so i wasn't planning to play the game with my mod. But so far where i checked the dog spawnings, they are there.

If you using the mod, and noticing anything strange, please report it.

The game can also spawn two dog with the same texture, and i can't do anything with it. But so far i see them spawning in different look. :)

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3# "There will be any other Overhaul?"

Well, my Immersive Wildlife Project was supposed to be my only one Overhaul for every animal and monster. Now, that i started to look deeper into the files, i see there's not only 1-2 path in the game that containing certain animals so i need to rework my cats, rat, chicken and wyvern pack aswell.

So, possibly all of the Witcher 3 creatures gets their own big pac

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Dog Appearance Overhaul (DAO) by Dhu Blaidd adds visual diversity to the big dogs found throughout the game world. With 706 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, this cosmetic mod is popular among players seeking more variety in canine appearances. Last updated in May 2024, it remains a relevant choice for enhancing the game's wildlife.

✨ Key Features

Adds diversity to the big dogs around the world.
Cosmetic overhaul focused on character appearance.
Popular mod with 706 endorsements and 21,510 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 706 endorsements—clearly a hit among players.
  • Over 21k downloads shows it's been tried and tested by many.
  • Simple concept: more dog variety, which is always a win.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is vague—no details on how many new appearances or what they look like.
  • Only affects big dogs, so smaller canines are left out.
  • Last updated in May 2024—might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who love the big dogs in the game but wish they didn't all look identical. If you're tired of seeing the same canine model everywhere, this mod adds some much-needed variety. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this is a cosmetic mod, make sure to place the files in the correct directory (e.g., Data folder) to avoid conflicts.
  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or MO2; if not, manual installation is straightforward.
  • If you're using other mods that alter dog appearances, load order might matter—put this one after to ensure it takes effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
Dhu Blaidd
Version
1
Downloads
21,510
Endorsements
706
Category
Characters
Created
11/29/2020
Updated
5/22/2024

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