

However, he left it behind when he ran away from home. James had a pet Growlithe nicknamed Growlie, which he owned as a child. Hisuian Growlithe in the anime Major appearances Growlie Growlithe's Hisuian form is the result of it being exposed to volcanic activity within the coastal highlands it lives in during Hisui's ancient times. Hisuian Growlithe take much longer to bond with humans because they have lived apart from humans for many years.

A pair of Hisuian Growlithe are known to be vigilant when guarding territory. Growlithe rarely uses its horn unless needed due to it being easily broken. Hisuian Growlithe's soft and insulated fur allows it to survive the cold weather of Hisui. It has a small horn in its head and its tail is curly.

Its ears are round and square with light orange-red interiors. Its mane covers its eyes and extends below its head, ending with three curls. The fur is made out of igneous rock components. In Hisui, Growlithe's fur is dark orange-red, while its mane and tail are light gray, and its muzzle is a light tan. However, strong, unpleasant smells can disable Growlithe's sense of smell for short periods, as seen in the anime. It can smell the emotions of others, and never forgets a scent. If it detects an unknown smell in its territory, it roars to flush out the intruder. Growlithe also has a powerful olfactory sense. In the wild, Growlithe can be commonly found in grassy plains. It has a long history with people, as its bones have been found in Stone Age ruins. Otherwise, this obedient Pokémon will wait motionlessly until given an order. It will fiercely bark at, bite, and chase away any perceived threat. In particular, it has been known to fight with Rockruff over territory. Growlithe is a friendly and loyal Pokémon that will fearlessly defend its Trainer and territory from harm, even against larger, stronger enemies. Its forepaws have two visible claws, while its hind paws have three toes each. It has gray eyes, a black nose, and large, round and triangular ears with beige interiors. Growlithe's coat is noticeably longer on its chest and tail. The fur on its muzzle, chest, belly, and tail is beige, as is an additional tuft of fur on top of its head. It has orange fur with black stripes along its back and legs. Growlithe is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon. 3.5 Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.3.4 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!.It evolves into Hisuian Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone. In Hisui, Growlithe has a dual-type Fire/ Rock regional form. It evolves into Arcanine when exposed to a Fire Stone. Growlithe ( Japanese: ガーディ Gardie) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
