Poppy Playtime’s DogDay looks like he’d eat the PT dogs, Monty, Scrappy, and Floyd for breakfast. This terrifying pooch makes his debut in Deep Sleep, the third chapter in Poppy Playtime, and while he seems ready to kill you, there’s more to him than meets the eye. Honestly, we really do wish that belly rub would solve his problems, but that’s not the case.
We all know that the main villain in Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 is Poppy Playtime’s CatNap, so make sure you read his guide, where we dive into his personality, backstory, and role in the current story, just like we’re about to do with DogDay.
Here’s what you need to know about Poppy Playtime’s DogDay.
Who is Poppy Playtime’s DogDay?
As the head of the Smiling Critters, DogDay lives in Playcare, both of those things make him well acquainted with CatNap, though that doesn’t mean that they’re on the same page. Far from it, in fact, as DogDay is adamantly against the ghastly deeds of CatNap and the Prototype, so much so that it puts him in quite a predicament.
From the lack of other Smiling Critters being present by the time you arrive at the facility, it feels safe to assume that they didn’t share the beliefs of CatNap either, which likely led to their deaths as throughout the chapter, you can hear their screams if you interact with their cardboard cutouts.
At some point, DogDay clearly speaks out against Experiment 1006 or, at the very least, gives off the impression that he doesn’t agree with what Poppy Playtime’s Prototype has done. When you finally get to see what transpired back in 1995, it’s only CatNap (alongside the mini Smiling Critters) that appears to be causing trouble in Playcare, as DogDay and the rest of the bigger buddies variants are missing. Presumably, The Prototype did take part in The Hour of Joy, perhaps even orchestrating the massacre that led to the deaths of “the guilty and the innocent.”
We know that Poppy disagrees with what happened, and given what DogDay says about helping Poppy set things right, it’s clear that he also thinks things have gone too far in the factory. What befalls DogDay is nothing short of a crying shame, and it still haunts me.
What is Poppy Playtime DogDay’s role in the story?
DogDay doesn’t have a huge impact on what happens in Deep Sleep. Rather, after clueing you in on some of the unfortunate events that plagued the factory, he becomes a mini-boss of sorts. You have to run from him after the mini Poppy Playtime Smiling Critters crawl inside him, killing him and taking control of his body. It’s quite harrowing to watch, especially as it’s evident that the poor pooch has been suffering at the hands (paws) of CatNap for some time. As his lower half is missing, it’s safe to assume that the mini Smiling Critters are using him as their food source.
As for the rundown that he gives you, DogDay helps you to piece together the overarching story by giving some insight into The Hour of Joy. He explains that CatNap worships the Prototype and that he doesn’t take too kindly to heratics. Assumedly, DogDay is one of those heretics. The Hour of Joy was a massacre, hundreds lost their lives, many of which were innocent. Due to this vibrant and happy nature, it’s no surprise that the events took a tragic toll on DogDay, leaving a deep impact on him.
The last Smiling Critter besieges you to go and find Poppy. He wants you to end what’s happening. So you see, DogDay is one of the good guys, but that doesn’t mean he can’t kill you. Remember, you need to run as soon as he screams and those mini Smiling Critters take control of him. DogDay pursues you until you manage to escape the Playhouse.
That’s the last you see of DogDay in the chapter. We won’t let you down, pooch.
Poppy Playtime DogDay’s personality
His Smiling Critter description states that DogDay is a sunny individual who always looks on the bright side of life, often encouraging those around him to do the same. He’s a loving pup who wants the best for his friends. It’s just a shame that CatNap subjects him to the heinous gas, which throws DogDay into a manic and deprived state until sleep takes over.
Unsurprisingly, DogDay is loyal, something that you can say about most dogs, doing what’s right until his dying breath. The moment in which he screams for you to run is not one I will soon forget, but his bravery forces me to carry on.
Poppy Playtime DogDay’s appearances
Chapter 3 is the first appearance of DogDay, and given what the mini Smiling Critters do to him, we’d wager that this is the last we’ll ever see of DogDay. Therefore, all we can do is forge forward into Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 and make sure that the Prototype and whichever toys are still helping him get what they deserve.
Is there a Poppy Playtime DogDay plush?
Yes, you can get an official Poppy Playtime DogDay plush from the Poppy Playtime website. As with CatNap, it’s not the frightening version of the toy that you get, but the cute cast member of the Smiling Critters instead.
And that’s all we can tell you about Poppy Playtime’s DogDay until the game releases. If you’re yet to play the previous chapters, check out our Poppy Playtime download guide. We also have Poppy Playtime Kissy Missy, Poppy Playtime Ollie, Poppy Playtime Miss Delight, and Poppy Playtime Poppy guides if you want to learn about some of the other characters who appear in Deep Sleep.