How to Find Richard in Hyrule Castle Town
Richard is a missing-dog side quest in the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. You may remember seeing him during your first visit to Hyrule Castle Town: he is the lively white dog whose owner worries that Link is trying to take him.
Return to town later in the story and Richard will be missing. His owner needs help, and finding the correct dog earns you a valuable Piece of Heart.
When the Richard quest becomes available
If Richard has not disappeared yet, continue the main story until you have completed the “Princess of Hyrule Castle” quest. You must then deliver Zelda’s letter to the guard in Kakariko Village. This progression triggers the change in Hyrule Castle Town and unlocks the search.
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How to identify Richard
Search Hyrule Castle Town at night. Among the dogs roaming the streets, Richard is the white dog that spins around and gives a high-pitched bark when you interact with him.
The other dogs behave differently: they bark more deeply and briefly rise onto their hind legs rather than twirling. Focus on the white dogs first, then speak to each one until you find the dog with Richard’s distinctive reaction.
You can search manually, as there are only a small number of white dogs. Richard was found on the street on the left side of the town map, although his position may not be identical for every player.
Night-time access is essential. If you have unlocked the Sun’s Song, use it to change the time of day and make the search easier.
Returning Richard to his owner
- Visit Hyrule Castle Town at night.
- Check the white dogs and interact with them.
- Look for the dog that spins and makes a high-pitched bark.
- Once identified, follow the street leading towards the town entrance.
- Speak to Richard’s owner.
Richard will follow you after you interact with him. Take him to the street connected to the city entrance and talk to his owner. She will inspect the dog, confirm that he is Richard and reward you with a Piece of Heart.
A handy quest for retro players
This search is a good example of how Ocarina of Time uses small environmental details rather than a quest marker. Richard’s colour, spinning animation and higher-pitched bark are the clues that separate him from the other dogs.
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