Idk why but I LOVE the idea of the riddlers Having a dog that is there best friend and major weakness (I imagine most of there dynamics would be similar to Holt and cheddar from Brooklyn 99) but what do you think? How would the riddlers be with a pet dog?
a/n: ohh a few of them would be so happy…some…not so much lmao, you’ll see
Content Warning: none really, I don't think lol
The Riddlers with a Pet Dog Headcanons
Arkhamverse Riddler:
- No, nope, absolutely not!
- He hasn't the time or a means for a…filthy reckless dog!
- Edward can't waste time to train it or feed it or play with it (he barely feeds himself)
- He also doesn't want some mangy mutt messing with his tools or making a mess in his shop.
- That isn't to say he's never wanted to have one, ever…every little boy dreams of owning a pet, or especially a dog.
- But like many other things…Edward has just grown to be too good for certain things.
Reevesverse/Dano Riddler:
- I can see Edward easily getting overwhelmed…
- Even if the dog has a calming demeanor…just to have another living breathing thing in his vicinity (other than his rats, of course)
- Edward knows the bare minimum of taking care of a dog…but he's just unsure of the dog's personality at first.
- If Ed isn't all in on his plan yet, with time and patience, he does become very grateful to have a loving and loyal companion.
- The dog often protects Ed when they go out on walks and scares muggers away.
- He doubted he would ever come to own a dog like most proper children do…but better late than never it seems.
Gotham Riddler:
- Most likely to adopt/gain his pet dog from picking him up off the street.
- Not without some arguments from his inner self about how the last thing they need to worry about is a dog.
- Ed does all the research. What type of breed it could be, mannerisms, how to care, what to feed them, etc.
- Of course, he also teaches the dog all sorts of tricks--he's gotta be the smartest dog in Gotham.
- (Definitely wants his dog to be smarter than Oswald's)
- (Also tries to refrain from naming the dog Oz)
- (If he does, he'll insist its for the the Wizard from the Wizard of Oz)
BTAS Riddler:
- Much like Gotham Riddler, he'll definitely have fun training the dog and teaching it various tricks.
- Also most likely to build obstacle courses for the pupper as well!
- Has debated entering his dog into dog shows (likely will if he wasn't…a wanted criminal)
- Ed loves his doggo and has always wondered what it would be like to have one.
- He's probably one of the better dog dads out of all the Riddlers
- Definitely one of those people that dogs just love automatically (and no it's not just me showing favoritism shhh)
Zero Year/Capullo Riddler:
- At first, he is likely against owning one..
- Eddie can't be bothered to take care of something that doesn't revolve around him or benefit him.
- Plus, like Arkham Riddler, he just doesn't want to waste his time tending to a dog.
- If he did have any, he would likely only train them as a means of protection or to use as a distraction.
- Ed will do the most bare minimum of care for the dogs, again likely to just use them for some overall plan.
Gotham City Sirens Riddler:
- He's the dad that says he doesn’t want a dog, but becomes best friends with the dog.
- Eddie will definitely train the dog to search and hunt for clues like a loyal basset hound.
- He treats his dog much, much better than he does most people (which may not say a whole lot but…you know what I mean)
- One of those dog owners were the owner, and the dog started looking like each other and mimicking each other.
- He likely takes his dog with him everywhere, not just for the sake of clues but because he trusts no one else with them.
Telltale Riddler:
- Edward feels he's much too old to take care of a dog.
- However, I imagine he does have fond memories of owning dogs in his youth.
- I can see him appreciating a dog's intelligence and loyalty to their owners.
- His dogs were always the most well-behaved but also curious like their owner.
- Every now and again, he does miss a couple of his dogs, especially in the rare moments he feels really lonely.
- Edward is glad he was able to give them a decent life before he became…what he is now.
Young Justice Riddler:
- Somewhat like Dano Riddler, he's a little overwhelmed.
- But Eddie is also super ecstatic.
- Assuming this, Ed also had an abusive dad (or parents), he's living out a childhood dream finally having a dog.
- Eddie doesn't let them out of his sight and definitely takes a ton of pictures.
- He enjoys training and teaching the dog tricks like other Riddlers. Of course, his dog has to be brilliant!
- Lives up to being a proud Dog Dad
Hush (DCAU) Riddler:
- Didn't want a dog but became the dog's favorite 2.0
- Like Gotham, his dog is likely a stray that followed him home after walking back to his lair after a run-in with Batman.
- Ed does take care of the stray, and a bond does surely develop.
- The dog even sometimes comes up and tries to protect him from Batman, much to Batman and Edward's surprise.
- When this happens, Eddie gives the doggo a big reward.
- It just feels nice to have someone he can depend on and not judge him.