A Ruff Situation Quest Guide
OSRS A Ruff Situation walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
A Ruff Situation unlocks puppies that can be raised into pet dogs and is a short Novice quest. It needs 15 Crafting plus a needle or costume needle, fur and grain.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Talia in the Dog Shelter just south-west of the Edgeville Monastery. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 15 |
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat two Outlaws (levels 22 and 23)
Items Needed
- Needle or costume needle
- Thread (not needed with a costume needle)
- Fur, bear fur, grey wolf fur, fox fur or jaguar fur
- Grain
Recommended
- Teleport to the Dog Shelter (combat bracelet or skull sceptre)
- 200 coins if adopting a dog after the quest
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 1,000 Crafting experience
- Access to puppies, which can be grown into pet dogs
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A Ruff Situation FAQ
01What Crafting level do I need for A Ruff Situation?
15 Crafting. You also need a needle or costume needle, thread, fur and grain, and you fight two Outlaws at the end.
02How do I get the puppy?
Create a stuffed dog by using grain on fur with a needle and thread (or a costume needle), then talk to Picklenose and pick up the stray puppy.
03What are the rewards for A Ruff Situation?
1 Quest point, 1,000 Crafting experience and access to puppies, which can be raised into pet dogs after the quest.
04How long does A Ruff Situation take?
It is a Short Novice quest and can be finished quickly, especially with a combat bracelet teleport to the Dog Shelter.
05Which enemies do I fight in A Ruff Situation?
Two Outlaws, levels 22 and 23, are fought at the outlaw camp at the end of the quest.
06Is A Ruff Situation worth doing?
It is worth doing if you want a pet dog; otherwise it is a quick 1 Quest point and 1,000 Crafting experience.
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Sources & methodology
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