Heartopia Dog Breeds: Complete Guide (2026)
Everything about dogs in Heartopia — all 11 breeds, how to unlock Dog Caring, the daily adoption rotation, all 11 personality traits, training commands, and full level rewards. Updated February 2026.
“The Golden Retriever secretly funds your island — bonded dogs bring back Gold Bags as daily gifts. Pair it with Seek Treasure and let your dog work for you.”
How to Unlock
Dog Caring requires three prerequisites — they must all be met before dogs appear in the adoption pool.
- 1Reach Developer's Guild Member Level 12 by completing Resident Requests daily.
- 2Unlock and complete the Cat Caring hobby tutorial with Mrs. Joan first — it's the required prerequisite.
- 3Exchange one Hobby Expansion Ticket with Mrs. Joan at the Pet Adoption Center in town.
⏱ How long? Approximately 3–5 days of consistent play to reach D.G. Level 12. Cat Care unlocks before that, so you won't be waiting long.
Adoption System
Mrs. Joan shows 3 random dogs (and 3 random cats) every day. The selection resets at the daily server reset — there are no rerolls.
How to Adopt
- 1Approach a dog at the adoption center and select Adopt.
- 2Pay the 500g physical exam fee.
- 3Name your dog — you can rename them later anytime.
- 4Your dog is sent directly to your home plot.
How Many Dogs Can You Own?
| Milestone | 🐕 |
|---|---|
| Dog Caring Level 1 | 1 dog |
| Dog Caring Level 4 | 2 dogs |
| Dog Caring Level 8 | 3 dogs |
Dogs cannot be returned or rehomed. The only option is to board them for 20,000g — they remain part of your household permanently.
Tips for Finding the Breed You Want
- •Visit the adoption center every day — the rotation is fully random.
- •Each dog's breed, traits, fur pattern, and eye color are shown on its ID card before adopting.
- •If your preferred breed appears, adopt immediately — it won't be there tomorrow.
- •Rare breeds appear more frequently during seasonal events.
All Dog Breeds
Breed does NOT affect stats or abilities — it only determines body shape and appearance. All breeds can learn every trick and reach maximum bond level equally.
Corgi
Short legs, big personality. Famous for the iconic "sploot" pose.
Most requested for screenshots
Shiba Inu
Fox-like face and independent stance. The iconic "Doge" look.
Most popular small breed
Poodle
Elegant curly coat in standard white. Graceful silhouette.
Unique silhouette
Beagle
Floppy ears and expressive face. Classic friendly hound.
Great for beginners
Rural Dog
Loyal mixed-breed type. Hardy and down-to-earth.
Rare in daily rotation
Spotted Dog
Dalmatian-style black-and-white spots. High-energy look.
Distinctive appearance
Golden Retriever
Long golden coat, always-happy expression.
⭐ Brings Gold Bags as gifts at high bond
Labrador Retriever
Short coat, sturdy build. Athletic and loyal.
Best for active players
Shepherd Dog
Resembles a German Shepherd. Intelligent, alert posture.
Strong protective aesthetic
Rottweiler
Muscular build with black-and-tan markings.
Bold visual presence
Sled Dog
Wolf-like Husky appearance. Often spawns with Energetic trait.
Popular in winter events
Which Dog Breed Is Best?
For gold farming, prioritize the Golden Retriever — bonded Golden Retrievers bring Gold Bags as daily gifts. For low-maintenance care, any breed with Sluggish + Indifferent traits is easiest. For aesthetics, Corgi and Shiba Inu top community polls.
Personality Traits
Every dog gets exactly 2 random traits when it spawns. You can see both on the dog's ID card before adopting. Breed does NOT determine traits — any breed can have any combination.
Barks frequently. Can alert you to nearby items.
Follows you at home; higher chance of damaging furniture when bored.
Wants lots of play and walks; hunger drops faster than average.
Neutral behavior across the board. Easy to manage.
Prefers to be alone; needs less social interaction.
More likely to misbehave; damages furniture if left alone too long.
Rarely makes noise. Calm, gentle presence at home.
Picky eater — won't accept all food types; requires trial and error.
Hunger depletes slower; low activity — needs less feeding and walking.
Needs frequent interaction and attention; mood drops faster.
Wants minimal interaction. Easy to care for.
Trait Tips
- 💡Easiest combination: Sluggish + Indifferent — minimal daily effort required.
- 💡Hardest combination: Naughty + Clingy — expect furniture damage and constant attention.
- 💡Traits do not affect gift-giving rate — any combination can bring you rare items at high bond.
Fur & Eye Variations
Each dog's look is built from four independent layers, creating 200–500+ unique combinations.
🎨Fur Colors
Black · White · Cream · Brown · Golden · Gray · Tri-color
🔲Fur Patterns
Solid · Spotted · Brindle · Merle · Parti-color · Tuxedo · Sable
👁️Eye Colors
Brown (most common) · Amber/Gold · Blue · Green · Heterochromia (two different colors — rarest)
✨Eye Styles
Round · Almond · Button
Heterochromia is the rarest eye variant — considered a collector's prize by the community.
Daily Care
Bond level determines gift frequency and hobby XP speed. Monitor stats via the Pet app on your in-game watch.
Feed
Tap the food bowl icon to feed. Use dog food or snacks from your inventory. Sensitive dogs may refuse certain foods — experiment to find what works.
Play
Use toys to entertain your dog. Builds happiness faster than feeding alone.
Bathe
Select Pet Wash when your dog is dirty. Follow the 3-stage process: wash → rinse → dry. A clean buff appears on your dog's profile.
Train
Teach tricks using the Train option. Best hobby XP source and unlocks Doggie Time Collection rewards.
Go Out
Take your dog out to explore town. If you walk too far ahead, they'll return home. Great for social encounters with other players.
Training & Tricks
Teaching tricks builds bond, earns Doggie Time Collection stars, and unlocks costumes and items not found anywhere else.
| Command | What It Does | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Seek Treasure | Dog searches for hidden items while you play — passive item discovery. | 🔴 Train First |
| Give Paw | Dog offers paw on command — increases bond meter. | 🟡 Medium |
| Shake Head | Dog shakes head on command — earns a Collection star. | 🟡 Medium |
| Fetch | Dog retrieves thrown items. | 🟡 Medium |
How Training Works
Select Train from your dog's interaction menu. Watch the move your dog performs, then applaud (correct) or reprimand (incorrect). Each session adds to the Doggie Time Collection.
Level Rewards
Earn Dog Caring XP through feeding, playing, bathing, and training. Spend Hobby Upgrade Tickets to level up.
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 🐶 Dog Moment 1 (↑ High-Star Moment chance) · Dog Arrives! 1 — adopt your 1st dog |
| Lv 2 | 🌱 Handmade Fertilizer Recipe |
| Lv 3 | 🎯 Sandbag Pet Toy · Dog Moment 2 |
| Lv 4 | ⚡ Energy Dog Food unlocked · Dog Arrives! 2 — adopt 2nd dog |
| Lv 5 | 🤖 Dog Moment 3 · Auto-Feed 1 — automatic feeder unlocked |
| Lv 6 | 📸 Dog Moment 4 |
| Lv 7 | 📸 Dog Moment 5 |
| Lv 8 | 🤖 Auto-Feed 2 (more feeders) · Dog Arrives! 3 — adopt 3rd dog |
| Lv 9 | 🎮 Dog Moment 6 · Come and Play action unlocked |
| Lv 10 | 📸 Dog Moment 7 |
Key milestones: Level 5 for Auto-Feed (huge QoL — your dog won't starve while you're away), Level 4 for a 2nd dog, Level 8 for the 3rd dog slot.
Pro Tips
- 1Adopt the day your favorite breed appears — even if traits aren't ideal. Breed is visual; traits are random on every dog.
- 2Auto-Feed (Level 5) is the most important milestone — unlock it first. It removes daily feeding anxiety for multiple dogs.
- 3Always teach Seek Treasure first. Every other trick is cosmetic — this one finds items for you in the background.
- 4Bond = gifts. The higher your bond level, the more often your dog brings you random items and Gold Bags.
- 5Do NOT board unless necessary. Boarding costs 20,000g and the dog stays in your household — there's no permanent release.
- 6Heterochromia dogs (two different eye colors) are rare and worth keeping even if the breed isn't your top choice.
- 7Check the adoption center every day — even when you already have 3 dogs. Tracking rare breeds helps complete the Doggie Time Collection.