Dungeons & Dragons Greyhound Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Greyhound.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a greyhound is not a standard creature in official rulebooks but can be represented using the statistics of a regular dog, mastiff, or even a riding dog, depending on the edition. Greyhounds are sleek, fast, and intelligent hunting dogs, often bred for speed and endurance. In a medieval fantasy setting, they might serve as loyal companions to nobles, hunters, or adventurers who value their keen senses and agility.

Mechanically, in 5th Edition, a greyhound could be modeled after a mastiff (Monster Manual, p. 332), which has keen hearing and smell, a decent speed (40 feet), and a bite attack. However, for a more accurate representation, a Dungeon Master could increase its speed to 50 or 60 feet and emphasize its tracking abilities.

Greyhounds could be used in various ways in a campaign. A noble character might own one as a symbol of status, a ranger could use one for hunting, or a wizard might have a greyhound familiar reflavored from a dog or wolf. Druids and rangers with the 

In Dungeons & Dragons, a greyhound is not a standard creature in official rulebooks but can be represented using the statistics of a regular dog, mastiff, or even a riding dog, depending on the edition. Greyhounds are sleek, fast, and intelligent hunting dogs, often bred for speed and endurance. In a medieval fantasy setting, they might serve as loyal companions to nobles, hunters, or adventurers who value their keen senses and agility.

Mechanically, in 5th Edition, a greyhound could be modeled after a mastiff (Monster Manual, p. 332), which has keen hearing and smell, a decent speed (40 feet), and a bite attack. However, for a more accurate representation, a Dungeon Master could increase its speed to 50 or 60 feet and emphasize its tracking abilities.

Greyhounds could be used in various ways in a campaign. A noble character might own one as a symbol of status, a ranger could use one for hunting, or a wizard might have a greyhound familiar reflavored from a dog or wolf. Druids and rangers with the Beast Companion feature might bond with one, making use of its swift movement in battle.

In lore, greyhounds could be associated with gods of the hunt, serve as magical familiars for sylvan creatures, or even be enchanted to act as supernatural messengers. A ghostly greyhound might appear as a spectral guide, leading adventurers to hidden locations or warning them of impending danger.

Ultimately, while not explicitly detailed in D&D books, a greyhound can easily be adapted into the game, fitting seamlessly into any campaign as a faithful pet, hunting companion, or even a mystical creature with enhanced abilities.

Companion feature might bond with one, making use of its swift movement in battle.

In lore, greyhounds could be associated with gods of the hunt, serve as magical familiars for sylvan creatures, or even be enchanted to act as supernatural messengers. A ghostly greyhound might appear as a spectral guide, leading adventurers to hidden locations or warning them of impending danger.

Ultimately, while not explicitly detailed in D&D books, a greyhound can easily be adapted into the game, fitting seamlessly into any campaign as a faithful pet, hunting companion, or even a mystical creature with enhanced abilities.