Rufus

Rufus is a character in Red Dead Redemption. He is the family dog, and accompanies John and Jack on several hunting missions.

Background
Not much is known about Rufus, other than he is a good tracking dog. In the final mission, he is killed in the gunfight, alongside Uncle, and John.

Interactions
He helps John and Jack hunt Elk and Wolves towards the end of the game. He also helps John track Jack when he goes after the big bear, and is present during the final mission.

Trivia

 * He is one of the few named animals in the game.