Hellhounds

Hellhounds, also known simply as Hounds, are a sapient species of Demons native to HellVIVZIE STREEM- MONDAYS AMIRITE -#3 that resemble anthropomorphic canines such as domestic Earth dogs and wolves. They share the lowest ranking in Hell's hierarchy alongside Imps.
==Description==
Hellhounds are in the lowest-ranking tier of Hell's hierarchy system, along with Imps.Making Your Own Cartoon with VIVIENNE MEDRANO (1:57:33) Because of this, the majority have a servitude role and used primarily for labor or work to the point that their service is advertised by businesses.Hellhound advertisement It's also implied Hellhounds can be pets for other demons.
Hellhound orphans can be adopted by other demons regardless of species in animal shelter-esque adoption centers as pets, cheap labor, bodyguards, or family. The condition of the center Loona was adopted from was in poor condition, with the orphans being behind bars and not appearing well-cared for. Any orphan not adopted by the age of 18 will "age-out" of the adoption circuit and kicked out as they would legally be considered an adult.
=== Cultural relations ===
Due to being low ranked like Imps, and having a natural, animalistic behavior and appearance, they are treated similar to guard dogs and pets. Due to this, Hellhounds have to wait five years for their annual Hellbies shot appointment at St. An's Hospital.
==Notable Hellhounds==
*Loona
*Vortex
*Vikki
*Stolas' bodyguards
*Hellhound Adoption Center Lady
==Biology==
===Appearance===
Hellhounds are anthropomorphic demons that resemble canines or canine-like carnivorans, taking after one specific breed or species for their appearance, with some looking like wolves, and others like more traditional domesticated dog breeds, such as Doberman and huskies. Hellhounds thus far all share red sclera with white irises, as well as distinguishable ears, tails, and muzzles specific to their breed-inspired type.
Loona Render by MikiMatzuki.png|Loona, a female wolf-like hellhound
Vortex2 by EsmeCakes.png|Vortex, a male wolf-like hellhound
Hellhound2.png|One of Stolas' unnamed bodyguards, a male dog-like hellhound
Hellhound1.png|Unnamed adoption center owner, a female dog-like hellhound
Hellhound Children.jpeg|Hellhound children
===Abilities=== 
*Human disguise - Some Hellhounds have been shown to be able to don a human appearance on Earth. These disguises typically retain some traits of their true demon forms, in the case of Vortex's his scarred eye is prominently featured.
*Ocular illumination - As shown with Loona, hellhounds have the ability to make their eyes glow.
*Enhanced senses - Hellhounds appear to have an amazing extrasensory type of smell for tracking a target by sniffing an item that identifies them. Loona, for instance, smelled a hit list of humans for the I.M.P and could identify who their targets were even though it was no more than a list of names. However, their sense of smell can be hindered by air pollutants, such as the case with Loona being unable to sniff out Octavia in Los Angeles due to the polluted air.
*Quadrupedalism - As shown by Loona when she reacted with seeing her Hellbies shot, Hellhounds can go from biped to quadruped.
===Behavior===
Hellhounds typically behave no more differently than other demons. However, they do possess canine-like qualities such as snarling and showing teeth when angered, ears and tails perking up or going down according to their mood, and reacting like a dog being taken to the vet for a shot, as well as lashing out when cornered.
===Mortality===
Similarly to Imps, Hellhounds can be killed by non-Angelic Weapons, like gunshots to the head, as seen when Blitzo shot a Hellhound off of Fizzarolli in "MAMMON'S MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL MID-SEASON SPECIAL (ft Fizzarolli)".
According to Blitzo, there is a disease called Hellbies that Hellhounds can catch if they do not get vaccinated annually, but because of the low placement in Hell's hierarchy it takes five years to schedule an appointment at St. An's Hospital. While the full extent of Hellbies is not clear, Blitzo was determined to ensure Loona got her shot no matter what.
==Trivia== 
*The Hellhound is a folkloric creature tracing back to Greek mythology; described as a species of supernatural canid of the underworld, the Hellhound traditionally features black fur, red eyes, and ghoulish characteristics. They are often assigned to tasks involving the afterlife, such as guarding the entrances to the world of the dead or hunting lost souls. , the three-headed guard dog of the god of the underworld, Hades, was considered a hellhound. In post-classical European cultures, they were considered an omen of death.
*Hellhounds are one of the few species of demon shown to have visible ears, with the only other exception being certain damned former humans, such as Mrs. Mayberry and Alastor, and a few succubi, featuring pointed ears.
*Since the start of season two, Hellhounds have been revealed to come in many different variants in terms of appearance, not just appearing as wolves, but also appearing similar to regular breeds of dogs. Though this would have also been revealed in "Queen Bee", had the episode not been delayed and were released in chronological order.
*Hellhounds need to be vaccinated against Hellbies, a parody of Rabies, every year.
**But, because of how Hellhounds simultaneously rank the lowest in Hell's hierarchy alongside Imps, Blitzo only had the chance to make an appointment for Loona's 5 years later.
**The dosage for a Hellbies shot is comically large, needing two hands to be able to carry the shot, and the serum is colored neon green.
**There is a poster of a Hellhound getting a Hellbies shot, saying "Get Yours Today or else." implying Hellbies could be fatal.
**While many Hellhounds seem to be willing to get vaccinated to avoid catching Hellbies, as Dr. Somna had no problem with his previous Hellhound patients, Loona hated shots so much she went feral.
**After getting vaccinated, Loona had to wear a cone, presumably to prevent any form of scratching or biting on the vaccinated area.
*Due to an abundance of Hellhounds in the Gluttony Ring shown in "Queen Bee", it is possible that Hellhounds are native to the Gluttony Ring similarly to how Imps are native to the Wrath Ring.
*When Loona calls Vikki a "bitch" in "Queen Bee", everyone reacts in shock and someone said "You can't say that", which may imply it is some type of racial slur.
**Coincidentally, the word "bitch" also refers to a female dog in the English dictionary.
**It is also revealed that hellhounds say "Oh, my dog" as opposed to the usual expression of "Oh, my god".
*Stolas' bodyguards may be a reference to the agents, Mr. Black and Mr. White from the Johnny Test franchise. They could also be a reference to Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith from the Men in Black franchise. 
*There are bone shaped treats for Hellhounds.
==Gallery==
Loona Render by MikiMatzuki.png|Loona
Vortex2 by EsmeCakes.png|Vortex
Vikki.jpeg|Vikki
Vikki's Friend.jpeg
Vikki's Friend 2.jpeg
Ed Bosco - Season 2 Hellhound.jpg
Gabe Del Valle Houndsona.png|Gabe Del Valle's houndsona
Vlada Shiianova Houndsona.png|Vlada Shiianova's houndsona
Phoebe Chii Borman Houndsona.png|Phoebe "Chii" Borman's houndsona
Zach Giering Houndsona.png|Zach Giering's houndsona
Alisha Clarke Houndsona.png|Alisha Clarke's houndsona
Kevin Slawinski Houndsona.jpeg|Kevin Slawinski's houndsona
Sterling Richter houndsona.png|Sterling Richter's houndsona
Kressent Rhodes s1e8.png|Kressent Rhodes' houndsona
HB S1 Ep8 Hellhound Adam Neylan Cameo.jpeg|Adam Neylan's houndsona
Caro.png|Carolina Páez's houndsona
Aven Heard Hellhoundsona.png|Aven Heard's houndsona
S2E7 @Adolfo Tza houndsona.png|Adolfo Tza's houndsona
S2E7 @Scyrelx houndsona.png|Scyrelx's houndsona
Justyne Gurley houndsona.png|Justyne Gurley's houndsona
HBs1e8 - Vikki talking to her friends 3.png
HBs1e8 - Partygoers rush to the voice 2.png
HBs1e8 - Beelzebub flies up to the hellhound.png
HBs1e8 - Beelzebub walking in the crowd 1.png
HBs1e8 - Cotton candy falling to the crowd.png
HBs1e8 - Hellhounds eating the cotton candy.png
HBs1e8 - 3 partygoers awaiting Bee.png
HBs1e8 - Loona jumpscared by partygoers again.png
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File:BeelzeMansion Lobby again.png
File:BeelzeMansion Giantpunchbowl with hellhounds swimming.png
Jaguar.jpeg|Jaguar
Eclipse.jpeg|Eclipse
Spine.jpeg|Spine
Kandi.jpeg|Kandi
Toothpick.jpeg|Toothpick
Rip.jpeg|Rip
Carrot.jpeg|Carrot
Unnamed Tall Female Hellhound.jpeg
Unnamed Hellhound.jpeg|Esme
==References==
es:Canes infernales
fr:Chiens Démoniaques
ru:Адские гончие
pl:Piekielne Ogary
Category:Species
Category:Demons
Category:Hellhounds
Category:Helluva Boss characters
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