Boardhound
The Boardhound is a dog pet in Crimson Desert found universally across all regions of Pywel.
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The Boardhound is a dog pet in Crimson Desert. It is one of the most common dog breeds in Pywel, found universally across all regions of the game world. Like all pets, the Boardhound is obtained by raising its trust to 100 through petting and feeding. Once registered, the Boardhound follows Kliff on adventures and automatically collects loot dropped by defeated enemies and resources from the environment.
The Boardhound is a sturdy, medium-sized dog breed with a broad build. Thanks to its universal distribution, the Boardhound can be encountered in virtually any settlement the player visits. This makes it one of the easiest pets to find for players who want an early companion.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Type | Dog (Pet Companion) |
Trust Required | 100 |
Location | All regions (universal distribution) |
Preferred Food | |
Daily Trust from Petting | +25 (5 per pet, max 5 times per day) |
Daily Trust from Feeding | Varies by food quality (max 3 feeds per day) |
Primary Ability | Auto-loot and resource pickup |
Taming a dog in Crimson Desert follows the standard pet taming process:
Locate the dog in the overworld. Dogs can be found wandering settlements, roads, and encampments.
Approach the dog and hold the interaction button to pet it. Each petting interaction grants +5 trust, up to 5 times per in-game day (+25 total from petting).
Drop food on the ground near the dog by opening your inventory and placing a food item. The dog will eat it, gaining trust based on the food's quality.
Fine Meat grants the highest trust bonus for dogs. Feed the dog up to 3 times per day for maximum daily progress.
Repeat petting and feeding across multiple in-game days until trust reaches 100.
Once at maximum trust, interact with the dog and hold the button to select "Take In" to permanently register it as your pet.
With optimal feeding (Fine Meat) and full daily petting, a dog can be tamed in as few as two in-game days. Using lower-quality food will extend the process.
Boardhounds are found in all regions of Pywel with no exceptions. They appear in towns, villages, and settlements throughout the game world:
Boardhounds have been spotted in Hernand, Pailune, and the central regions of Pywel.
They appear near bounty boards, market areas, and along main roads within settlements.
Because of their universal distribution, players will likely encounter Boardhounds naturally while progressing through the main story.
Once registered, summon the Boardhound from the Pets tab in the inventory menu. Only one pet can be active at a time.
Pets automatically pick up loot from defeated enemies and gather resources in the environment, saving time during exploration and combat.
Pet Armor can be equipped on the Boardhound for cosmetic changes. Pet armor is purely visual and provides no stat bonuses.
You can register up to 30 pets total. If you reach the cap, you must release an existing pet before adopting a new one.
The Boardhound's universal availability makes it one of the easiest dogs to find. If you cannot locate one in a particular settlement, try visiting during a different time of day.