

These death hounds originally reside in the Volkihar castle a place unlocked in the Dawnguard DLC.

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To allow readers to get the most of these rankings, stats and other helpful information have been added and updated. While these adorable pets may enjoy their home life, it's best to know which pets are best to take out for a walk to any new (and potentially dangerous) adventures. Updated July 23th, 2021, by Christine Mendoza: With Skyrim's popularity showing no real signs of slowing down, every bit of information is vital to perfecting the best team. However, with the introduction of the Hearthfire DLC, players were finally blessed with the ability to adopt pets. From ferocious canines to docile little bunnies, here are the best eight animals in Skyrim that are fully available to keep as a pet – and not just as a follower. RELATED: 10 Things Players Should Be Allowed To Do In Skyrim

However, with all the adorable little animals running around Skyrim, it was a shame that keeping a dog as a pet wasn't an option. Skyrim is an immersive experience that allows every player to feel in charge of their actions and truly build a whole new life in-game. The player must venture into caves to uncover some ancient artifacts, or take down an entire castle of necromancers to prevent them from wreaking havoc upon nearby towns. Life as the Dovahkiin is a tiresome journey.
