>>56857744Lillipup/Herdier/Stoutland were in Black and White to follow the theme of Bianca's character.
She was supposed to be someone who embodied the energy and innocent good nature of a dog, thus they gave her a sheep dog as part of her team. It's also the pokemon she always leads with after she catches one.
Her male counterpart, Cheren, was supposed to represent the standoffish and prideful nature of cats, and was given a Purrloin
