Character profiles: Porthos
A 22nd-century beagle, Porthos is Captain Archer's closest companion and confidant. The four-legged space traveler lives aboard the Enterprise NX-01 remaining primarily in Archer's quarters and the Captain's Ready Room. But he does occasionally get to join an away mission, and if there's an alien tree nearby, he will boldly go "where no dog has gone before." Archer takes full responsibility for Porthos' care and feeding, and occasionally indulges him with treats of cheese, which he can't get enough of. Porthos is friendly with every member of the crew, even the aloof T'Pol, but he is also an effective watchdog when unwelcome guests invade the captain's quarters.