

Whether this is down to the dogs being heavy sleepers or simply a deliberate act of lying in wait for prey to come to them is unknown. This is particularly noticeable in the power room of the Antarctic Base. Rockfort Island and AntarcticaĬuriously, these zombie dogs sometimes become active only when in close proximity to prey, completely ignoring the sound of gunfire nearby. The reason for the frequency in Dobermans being found infected was due to Chief Brian Irons' suggestion to the K9 unit that the breed be used as the police dog for the Raccoon Police Department. The Raccoon City Destruction Incident is the only known event in which a non-doberman was infected - a Labrador. One broke into the Raccoon General Hospital in search of prey. A few found their way into Raccoon University.

Some were encountered at random throughout Raccoon City by several survivors. They frequently encircled the prey before charging in with a leaping attack, pinning them to the ground and ripping their throat out. Zombie dogs encountered during these two outbreaks typically roamed in packs of two or three and occasionally four, and adopted random attacking patterns.

counterparts, the Cerberuses, their necrosis is far more severe, resulting in exposed muscles, tendons, and even bones as well as a significantly-decomposed face. It should be noted that unlike their B.O.W. They will let out a pained yelp when killed.Īkin to the canine related t-Virus mutation is a general necrosis in their left eye orbit, leaving their left eye visible bulge out of their otherwise savage but proportional facade, making for an even more fearsome appearance.Īs with most victims of the t-Virus, the zombie dogs suffer from necrosis. In most cases, potential prey should listen for the sound of padding paws as a clue to their presence, with a growling warning that it has become aware of the player and is preparing to attack. relatives, the zombie dogs retain much of their former agility, with a noticeable increase in durability and aggression. It should be noted that they are separate from the Cerberuses the latter was created specifically as a Bio Organic Weapon, while zombie dogs are viewed and treated as unintended side-effects of t-Virus dispersal and are thus classified as irregular mutants. Zombie Dog ( ゾンビ犬, zombi-inu ?) is a term referring to domesticated canines infected with the t-Virus through its secondary method, namely the ingestion of infected food or organisms. For the A-Virus creatures, see A-Virus Zombie Dog. For the C-Virus creatures, see Zombie Dog C.
