Gaogamon is a Beast Digimon whose name is derived from a concatenation of the onomatopoeia for roaring (ガオー Gaō?) and the onomatopoeia for a wolf's growl (ガルルル Garururu?), and whose design is derived from the Akita Inu dog breed. Gaomon's physique has gotten larger, and its steadily growing claws are protected by gloves. Although it is a quadruped, with its tenacious leg strength it can also stand up to attack like a bear.