Canine Comrade.

I hadn't thought about this until the Explainer Box Guy (I don't know his name) pointed it out to me.  Poochy must be pretty strong to be able to hold me and Baby Mario on his back.  He's a good dog, and you should get to know him, if you haven't already.  I don't own him (you and I have already talked about that) but he's a really cool friend.