Guard Hound

Guard Hound is a recurring enemy in Final Fantasy VII and its sequels. They appear to be canines, but with an almost feline body-shape. They are made menacing by the long tentacle on their backs. In the Compilation the Guard Hounds are given droopy cheeks, similar to a Great Dane.

Final Fantasy VII
Guard Hound is one of the first enemies to appear in the game, showing up in the Sector 1 Reactor. Other enemies of this type include:


 * Blood Taste
 * Dark Nation

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
The Guard Hound is an enemy in Before Crisis.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Guard Hounds first appear in Banora Village. Other enemies of this type include:


 * Blood Taste
 * Experiment No. 97
 * A-Hound
 * Guard Fang
 * Hunting Hound
 * Belzecue
 * Dark Nation
 * Hellhound
 * Experiment No. 122
 * Cerberus

Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-
A pack of Guard Hounds ambush Vincent Valentine in his WRO truck in Chapter 2. The enemy Crimson Hound is a similar foe.