Chop

Background

Chop is a Rottweiler belonging to Lamar Davis in Grand Theft Auto V. For most of the story he lives with Franklin Clinton, first in the kennel at his aunt's house in Strawberry and later at Franklin's house in the Vinewood Hills, because Lamar decides the dog is safer there. Chop is the first animal companion in the series that the player can actively control in missions.

Lamar admits the dog will be safer away from the gang life on his street, and Franklin agrees that his house is the best place for him.

Events of Grand Theft Auto V

Chop first appears in the mission named after him. Lamar brings the dog along when he and Franklin try to kidnap the Ballas member D for ransom. When D crashes his motorcycle and runs, Franklin follows Chop's nose to find him, and the player can switch to the dog's point of view to track the scent. Chop gets distracted by another dog along the way, and Franklin has to call him back.

In Hood Safari Chop rides along as Franklin, Lamar and Trevor go to a deal at Grove Street. When the deal turns into a gunfight, Franklin sends the dog home. In Predator, the hunt for the remaining O'Neil brothers in Raton Canyon, Chop tracks Elwood O'Neil through the woods and helps Franklin take him down before he can shoot Trevor's helicopter with an RPG.

Outside the story, Franklin can take Chop for walks around his neighborhood. Chop can fetch a ball, interact with other dogs and point the player toward nearby hidden items.

Personality

Chop is energetic, loyal and easily distracted by other dogs. He has a fierce bite when told to attack, but he is affectionate with Franklin and Lamar.

On walks, Franklin can have him sit, beg and give a paw, and he will happily chase a thrown ball. He needs regular attention, which Lamar never stops reminding Franklin about.

Relationships

• Lamar Davis: his owner, who loves him dearly.
• Franklin Clinton: his caretaker and, later, his real owner.

Trivia

• Chop returns in GTA Online's The Contract update, living with an older Franklin at his agency headquarters. He has grey hair on his muzzle by then.
• Missions with Chop include gold medal objectives for viewing the world from his perspective.
• In GTA Online, the security guard at Franklin's agency is fond of Chop and keeps him company with jerky treats, and Chop helps Franklin and Lamar fight off the Vagos in the Short Trip mission Seed Capital.