The Guard Hound (ガードハウンド, Gādo Haundo^?) is a recurring enemy from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. 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.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy VIIEdit

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
• Test 0

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-Edit

The Guard Hound is an enemy in Before Crisis.

• Shadow Hound

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-Edit

Guard Hounds first appear in Banora. 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-Edit

A pack of Guard Hounds ambush Vincent Valentine in his WRO truck in Chapter 2. The enemy Crimson Hound is a similar foe.