Your Charisma score increases by 2, and Strength scores of your choice increase by 1

Battle Dogs live slightly longer lifespans than normal dogs, due to the magic flowing through them. An awakened dog reaches adulthood at around 1 year old, and can live to 30 years.

Battle Dogs are, like normal dogs, extremely loyal. They tend towards lawful neutral, but their alignment is mostly determined by their master's upbringing.

Battle Dogs come in varying shapes and sizes, but they are usually larger breeds. Between 2 and 4 feet tall, and weighing 150-250 lbs.

Your size is Medium.

Battle Dogs are swifter than most bipedal races. Your walking speed is 35ft.

Your teeth are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

You have exceptional senses of hearing and smell. You gain advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Your presence is calming to other non-hostile animals and humanoids.

You have proficiency in the Animal Handling and Persuasion skills.