Growlithe is a quadruped, canine Pokémon. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is cream-colored, as well as an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round ears. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. Each paw has a brown pad.
Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its Trainer and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat, including those who suddenly approach its Trainer. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. It is able to smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable its sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the anime. Growlithe can be commonly found in grassy plains.
In the main series
Major appearances
James had a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie that he owned as a child. However, he left it behind when he ran away from home.
Growlithe and its evolved form have been used as police dogs by Officer Jenny.
Other
In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, a Growlithe appeared when Ash tried to catch a Tauros from a ranch.
Morrison introduced his Growlithe to Ash and his friends in Saved by the Beldum.
In On Cloud Arcanine, Drew and May discovered that the Arcanine they were trying to catch had a litter of Growlithe to take care of. Due to this, they decided to leave the Arcanine alone.
A Growlithe appeared in Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! under the ownership of Tedesco. Growlithe helped to defend Ash and his friends when Teaque's Vanillite's attacked them.
Minor appearances
Growlithe was first seen in a Pokémon Center in Sparks Fly for Magnemite.
A Growlithe appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Multiple Growlithe were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Growlithe was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
Nurse Joy's expedition crew had two Growlithe to help look for Kabuto Fossils in Shell Shock!. Growlithe helped to alert the group when boulders began to rain down on them.
Multiple Growlithe appeared in The Power of One.
The security guards in Snubbull Snobbery owned a Growlithe.
A Growlithe participated in a Pokémon breeding competition in Beauty and the Breeder.
A Growlithe, along with an Arcanine, acted as security guards for a penthouse in Training Daze.
Multiple Growlithe appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path participating in the Pokémon Orienteering.
A Growlithe appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League! and Lost at the League!.
A Growlithe appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!.
A Growlithe appeared in Go, Go Gogoat!.
A Growlithe appeared in SS027.
Two Trainers Growlithe appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Growlithe appeared in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-style! where it was seen happily giving some berries to a group of Pikipek.
Six Trainers' Growlithe appeared in SM006.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in SM007.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in SM013, where it participated in the Pancake Race.
A Trainer's Growlithe appeared in SM016.
Two Trainers' Growlithe appeared in SM017.
Pokédex entries
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EP033
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Growlithe
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Ash's Pokédex
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Growlithe, a Puppy Pokémon of pleasant demeanor and great diligence. It drives enemies away with barks and bites.
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EP054
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Growlithe
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Ash's Pokédex
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Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. While loyal to its master, the Growlithe will drive away enemies by barking and biting.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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DP153
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Growlithe
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Growlithe are very loyal and won't move unless their Trainer commands it.
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In Pokémon Origins
A Growlithe appeared in File 2: Cubone at the Pokémon House in Lavender Town.
In Pokémon Generations
A Growlithe appeared under the ownership of an International Police SWAT team in The Chase.
A Growlithe appeared in a flashback in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.