Chouchou
Chouchou is a white dog who guards a pet food store. He remains at the location after his owner departs and continues defending the building against intruders. Chouchou is known for his loyalty to the store and his former owner as well as for fighting pirates who threaten the site.
Chouchou assists in protecting townspeople during conflicts and later receives aid from visitors after battles. He departs the area carrying a box of pet food following the resolution of local threats.
Appearance
Chouchou is a small white dog with a serious forward gaze when standing beside his food bowl. He displays visible wounds on his body after confrontations and shows dark patches on his fur from dirt or injuries sustained in fights.12
Chouchou appears with a bandaged body and lowered head posture when arriving at the refuge. He maintains an upright stance while holding a pet food box after receiving it.32
Personality
Chouchou remains dedicated to guarding the pet food store even after his owner leaves. He continues this duty despite conversations around him and eats from his bowl while staying at the site.45
Chouchou shows defiance by barking at threats and lunging forward with bared teeth during standoffs. He maintains a protective stance even when sent flying or injured.67
History
Store opening
Pirate conflicts
Aftermath and departure
Orange Town
Chouchou arrives at the townspeople refuge carrying a box of dog food in his mouth. Residents recognize him from the pet food shop and note his injuries while discussing the mayor's absence.1516
Chouchou stands with Boodle facing upward during confrontations. He later blocks an alley with an aggressive expression and bandaged face to prevent passage by Buggy pirates.1718
Later references
Chouchou continues his presence in Orange Town long after initial events. He features in a newspaper report about the pet food shop opening and remains part of local discussions years later.1920
In a later gathering in Orange Town a curly-haired man reads a newspaper labeled ChouChou while seated on a fountain edge. Nearby a woman with glasses asks what Chouchou thinks during a conversation about history.212223
Relationships
Chouchou interacts with Boodle who feeds him and recalls the store's history. Boodle places Chouchou in charge of the shop during his own absence.245
Chouchou receives a pet food box from Luffy after battles. Luffy praises Chouchou for fighting well and wishes him good luck upon departure.25
Chouchou receives recognition from townspeople at the refuge who express worry and offer care for his wounds. Residents recall his connection to the pet food shop and question the mayor's location after his arrival.16
Major battles
Chouchou lunges at Mohji and bites the arm of the lion Richie during a standoff at the store. He is struck and sent flying but continues barking defiantly from the ground.26
Chouchou stands firm blocking an alley against Buggy pirates with a bandaged face and aggressive posture. He barks fiercely to prevent passage until the group escapes.2728
Chouchou stands firm in an alley with a bandaged face and growls to halt villagers and pirates. He barks repeatedly in defiance while positioned between the group and the mob until Luffy and Nami proceed.1829