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'''Nintendogs''', simply referred to as '''dogs''' in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', are puppies from the ''[[nwiki:Nintendogs series|Nintendogs]]'' series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog". Nintendogs have appeared in a few ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario]]'' games.
'''Nintendogs''', simply referred to as '''dogs''' in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', are puppies from the ''[[nwiki:Nintendogs series|Nintendogs]]'' series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog". Nintendogs have appeared in a few ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario]]'' games.
Many references to the ''Super Mario'' franchise exist in the ''Nintendogs'' series. The player can find hats that are the same as [[Mario Cap|Mario's]] and [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's]], as well as various toys. These include [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Bowser]] karts in the first game (designed with their ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' kart style), which can be driven around the room while they play music from courses in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', as well as [[Mushroom]] and [[? Block]] toys to throw around. In the second game, the Mario and Peach karts return, while the Bowser kart is replaced by a [[Yoshi]] kart.


==History==
==History==
===''WarioWare'' series===
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[File:WWSM Nintendogs.png|thumb|left|A Nintendog in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']]
[[File:WWG Nintendogs.png|thumb|A Nintendog in ''WarioWare Gold'']]
[[File:WWG Nintendogs.png|thumb|A Nintendog in ''WarioWare Gold'']]
Nintendogs appear in the [[microgame]] [[Nintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Nintendogs]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', where the player has to high-five the puppies. Nintendogs also appear in [[Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold)|a similarly named microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', where the player must rub them. They appear again in ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' alongside cats in the microgame [[nintendogs + cats]], where the player must pet both at the same time.
Nintendogs appear in the [[microgame]] [[Nintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Nintendogs]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', where the player has to high-five the puppies. Nintendogs also appear in [[Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold)|a similarly named microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', where the player must rub them. They appear again in ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' alongside cats in the microgame [[nintendogs + cats]], where the player must pet both at the same time.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Nintendog}}
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:Nintendog Brawl.png|thumb|left|A white Labrador Nintendog in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
[[File:Nintendog Brawl.png|thumb|left|A white Labrador Nintendog in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']]
A white {{wp|Labrador Retriever}} Nintendog became an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When it is activated, it will distract the players by covering most of the screen and start clawing and barking, although it only works on actual players. Occasionally, pausing the game while the Nintendog is on the screen instantly causes it to leave. Nintendogs also appear as [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]s and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in the game.
A white {{wp|Labrador Retriever}} Nintendog became an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When it is activated, it will distract the players by covering most of the screen and start clawing and barking, although it only works on actual players. Occasionally, pausing the game while the Nintendog is on the screen instantly causes it to leave. Nintendogs also appear as [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]s and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in the game.


According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Nintendogs were briefly considered to be a playable character in ''Brawl'', but were ultimately dropped as Sakurai did not consider such a character to be suited for battle and would work better as an Assist Trophy instead.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/</ref>
According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Nintendogs were briefly considered to be a playable character in ''Brawl'', but were ultimately dropped as Sakurai did not consider such a character to be suited for battle and would work better as an Assist Trophy instead.<ref>{{cite|url=sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate|title=The Definitive List of Unused Fighters in Smash|date=April 29, 2016|publisher=Source Gaming|language=en|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
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===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
[[File:SMO Dog Alternate Screenshot.jpg|thumb|The Shiba Inu from ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
[[File:SMO Dog Alternate Screenshot.jpg|thumb|The Shiba Inu from ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
The fedora-wearing {{wp|Shiba Inu}} that appears throughout ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is a Nintendog.<ref>''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [https://sta.sh/2ee61rlfwxv pg 235]</ref> [[Mario]] can play fetch with the dog by throwing [[Cappy]], whom the dog will then retrieve. It shows up in various kingdoms after the kingdom's boss has been defeated. The dog appears in the [[Sand Kingdom]], [[Seaside Kingdom]], [[Metro Kingdom]], [[Moon Kingdom]] (wearing a space helmet), and [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], where it leads Mario to buried [[coin]]s and [[Power Moon]]s. Furthermore, in the other kingdoms left, the dog appears inside the [[Odyssey]] after finishing the game at least once. A Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom claims to be the dog's owner. Also, if Mario falls asleep, the dog will fall asleep next to him. The dog is also seen in attendance at the wedding of [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]]. The dog's fedora cannot be removed, indicating it cannot be [[capture]]d. It also occasionally barks at enemies.
The fedora-wearing {{wp|Shiba Inu}} that appears throughout ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is a Nintendog.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=September 28, 2018|title=''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]''|isbn=978-1-50671-375-5|language=en-us|publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics]]|page=235}}</ref> [[Mario]] can play fetch with the dog by throwing [[Cappy]], whom the dog will then retrieve. It shows up in various kingdoms after the kingdom's boss has been defeated. The dog appears in the [[Sand Kingdom]], [[Seaside Kingdom]], [[Metro Kingdom]], [[Moon Kingdom]] (wearing a space helmet), and [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], where it leads Mario to buried [[coin]]s and [[Power Moon]]s. Furthermore, in the other kingdoms left, the dog appears inside the [[Odyssey]] after finishing the game at least once. A Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom claims to be the dog's owner. Also, if Mario falls asleep, the dog will fall asleep next to him. The dog is also seen in attendance at the wedding of [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]]. The dog's fedora cannot be removed, indicating it cannot be [[capture]]d. It also occasionally barks at enemies.
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== Profiles and statistics==
== Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
====Trophies====
{{SSBB trophy
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|name=Nintendog
|-
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy294.png|100px]]
!width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description
|appears_in='''DS''' ''Nintendogs''
|-
|desc=A puppy for you to train on your Nintendo DS. They come in a wide variety of breeds, colors, coat styles, and personalities. You can train them, use dog toys to play with them, and feed them treats to establish a real link with your virtual pet. Other features include the ability to enter your dog in disc-catching contests and agility trials on obstacle courses.
!Nintendog
}}
|[[File:BrawlTrophy294.png|100px]]
{{SSBB sticker
|align=center | '''DS''' ''Nintendogs''
|name=Chihuahua
|''A puppy for you to train on your Nintendo DS. They come in a wide variety of breeds, colors, coat styles, and personalities. You can train them, use dog toys to play with them, and feed them treats to establish a real link with your virtual pet. Other features include the ability to enter your dog in disc-catching contests and agility trials on obstacle courses.''
|image=[[File:Chihuahua Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|-
|game=''Nintendogs''
|}
|effect=[Tail] - Attack +12
|usable_by=[[Yoshi]], [[Diddy Kong]], {{iw|smashwiki|Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer}}
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Miniature Dachshund
|image=[[File:Miniature Dachshund Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Nintendogs''
|effect=[Tail] - Attack +28
|usable_by={{iw|smashwiki|Fox (SSBB)|Fox}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSBB)|Falco}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Wolf (SSBB)|Wolf}}
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Shiba Inu
|image=[[File:Shiba Inu Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Nintendogs''
|effect=Launch Power +12
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Welsh Corgi
|image=[[File:Welsh Corgi Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|game=''Nintendogs''
|effect=Food Effect +6
}}


====Stickers====
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
{| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
{{SSB4 trophy
|-
|name='''Nintendog''' (3DS)<br>'''nintendog''' (Wii U)
!width=100px | Name !! | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|image=[[File:NintendogTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|-
|games=Both
|Chihuahua
|category=Assist Trophy
|[[File:Chihuahua Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|appears_in='''DS''' ''nintendogs'' (08/2005)<br>'''3DS''' ''nintendogs + cats'' (03/2011)
|''Nintendogs''
|trophy_box=81: Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS
|[Tail] - Attack +12<br>'''Usable by:''' [[Yoshi]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|desc=This is one of the many adorable dogs you can care for in nintendogs + cats. It's hard for them to wag their little tails, but they make up for it with that cute face. In Smash Bros., they want to get right up in your face, blocking your view of the battle. They just want to be loved!
|-
}}
|Miniature Dachshund
{{SSB4 trophy
|[[File:Miniature Dachshund Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|name=Toy Poodle
|''Nintendogs''
|image=[[File:ToyPoodleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|[Tail] - Attack +28<br>'''Usable by:''' [[Fox|Fox McCloud]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Wolf O'Donnell]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|-
|category=Stage
|Shiba Inu
|desc=Those adorable eyes and curly hair may remind people of teddy bears more easily than dogs. But unlike a stuffed animal, these dogs are active and love to play. One reason the dogs are so popular is that they are quite easy to train. They appear in Toy Poodle & New Friends.
|[[File:Shiba Inu Sticker.png|100x100px]]
}}
|''Nintendogs''
{{SSB4 trophy
|Launch Power +12
|name=Shiba Inu
|-
|image=[[File:ShibaInuTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|Welsh Corgi
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|[[File:Welsh Corgi Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|category=Stage
|''Nintendogs''
|desc=The Shiba is one of the oldest breeds in the world. These Japanese dogs can be very loyal, and in the past their agility and active nature proved useful to their owners on hunting trips. You can look after and train one of these dogs in Golden Retriever & New Friends.
|Food Effect +6
}}
|-
{{SSB4 trophy
|}
|name=Beagle
|image=[[File:BeagleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Stage
|desc=Hunting wild rabbits used to be a popular sport in England, and the beagle, an active and playful breed, was a popular companion for it. Perhaps sleeping beagles nowadays dream of chasing rabbits like their ancestors. You can choose this breed in Golden Retriever & New Friends.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Jack Russell Terrier
|image=[[File:JackRussellTerrierTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Stage
|desc=This breed originated in England and is especially good at chasing foxes. With no foxes in the living room, though, it'll chase toys instead. Terriers are tough, athletic, and curious&ndash;a perfect fit for someone who is the same! You can choose this breed in Toy Poodle & New Friends.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Golden Retriever
|image=[[File:GoldenRetrieverTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Stage
|desc=This large breed was originally from Scotland and was used to hunt waterfowl. They're smart but way to friendly to make good guard dogs. They come in a variety of shades, but all members of the breed share the same golden color. This breed is included in Golden Retriever & New Friends.
}}


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' trophies===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
{{Spirit
|-
|no=1254
!width="10%"|Name
|name=Toy Poodle
!Image
|image=[[File:SSBU Toy Poodle Spirit.png|x100px]]
!width="20%"|Appears in<br>(Wii U version only)
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
!Description
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|-
|slots=1
|align=center|'''Nintendog''' (3DS)<br>'''nintendog''' (Wii U)
|class=Advanced
|[[File:NintendogTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|effects=Stats ↑ after Eating
|align=center|'''DS''' ''nintendogs'' (08/2005)<br>'''3DS''' ''nintendogs + cats'' (03/2011)
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|''This is one of the many adorable dogs you can care for in nintendogs + cats. It's hard for them to wag their little tails, but they make up for it with that cute face. In Smash Bros., they want to get right up in your face, blocking your view of the battle. They just want to be loved!''
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Wolf (SSBU)|Wolf}}
|-
|conditions='''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
!colspan=4|Nintendo 3DS version only
|-
|Toy Poodle
|[[File:ToyPoodleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|''Those adorable eyes and curly hair may remind people of teddy bears more easily than dogs. But unlike a stuffed animal, these dogs are active and love to play. One reason the dogs are so popular is that they are quite easy to train. They appear in Toy Poodle & New Friends.''
|-
|Shiba Inu
|[[File:ShibaInuTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|''The Shiba is one of the oldest breeds in the world. These Japanese dogs can be very loyal, and in the past their agility and active nature proved useful to their owners on hunting trips. You can look after and train one of these dogs in Golden Retriever & New Friends.''
|-
|Beagle
|[[File:BeagleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|''Hunting wild rabbits used to be a popular sport in England, and the beagle, an active and playful breed, was a popular companion for it. Perhaps sleeping beagles nowadays dream of chasing rabbits like their ancestors. You can choose this breed in Golden Retriever & New Friends.''
|-
|Jack Russell Terrier
|[[File:JackRussellTerrierTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|''This breed originated in England and is especially good at chasing foxes. With no foxes in the living room, though, it'll chase toys instead. Terriers are tough, athletic, and curious&ndash;a perfect fit for someone who is the same! You can choose this breed in Toy Poodle & New Friends.''
|-
|Golden Retriever
|[[File:GoldenRetrieverTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|align=center|''N/A''
|''This large breed was originally from Scotland and was used to hunt waterfowl. They're smart but way to friendly to make good guard dogs. They come in a variety of shades, but all members of the breed share the same golden color. This breed is included in Golden Retriever & New Friends.''
|}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirits===
{| border=1 align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
|-
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effects
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Toy Poodle
|[[File:SSBU Toy Poodle Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Stats ↑ after Eating
|Spirit Board
||[[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]] ×3
|align=left|
'''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
*Join forces with a CPU ally ''([[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]])''
*Join forces with a CPU ally ''([[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]])''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
*The enemy has increased move speed
*The enemy has increased move speed
|Living Room
|stage=Living Room
|Bathtime Theme
|song=Bathtime Theme
|-
}}
!French Bulldog
{{Spirit
|[[File:SSBU French Bulldog Spirit.png|x100px]]
|no=1255
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|name=French Bulldog
|Support (1)
|image=[[File:SSBU French Bulldog Spirit.png|x100px]]
|Advanced
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
|Undamaged Attack ↑
|type=Support
|Spirit Board
|slots=1
||[[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]]
|class=Advanced
|align=left|
|effects=Undamaged Attack ↑
'''Rule''': [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
|obtain=Spirit Board
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSBU)|Duck Hunt}}
|conditions='''Rule''': [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|Living Room
|stage=Living Room
|Bathtime Theme
|song=Bathtime Theme
|-
}}
!Labrador Retriever
{{Spirit
|[[File:SSBU Labrador Spirit.png|x100px]]
|no=1256
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|name=Labrador Retriever
|Support (1)
|image=[[File:SSBU Labrador Spirit.png|x100px]]
|Advanced
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
|Physical Attack ↑
|type=Support
|Beedle's Tent
|slots=1
|N/A
|class=Advanced
|N/A
|effects=Physical Attack ↑
|N/A
|obtain=Beedle's Tent
|N/A
}}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|JapR=Nintendoggusu
|JapR=Nintendoggusu
|JapM=Nintendogs
|JapM=Nintendogs
|Chi=任天狗狗<ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/SC/item/assistfigure.html Official simplified Chinese website for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']. Retrieved April 10, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/TC/item/assistfigure.html Official traditional Chinese website for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']. Retrieved April 10, 2020.</ref>
|Chi=任天狗狗<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/SC/item/assistfigure.html|title=道具 {{!}} 任天堂明星大乱斗 特别版 {{!}} 任天堂|publisher=Smash Bros. website|language=zh-hans|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/TC/item/assistfigure.html|title=道具 {{!}} 任天堂明星大亂鬥 特別版 {{!}} 任天堂|publisher=Smash Bros. website|language=zh-hant|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiR=Rèntiān Gǒugǒu
|ChiR=Rèntiān Gǒugǒu
|ChiM=From "任天堂" (''Rèntiāntáng'', Nintendo) and "狗狗" (''gǒugǒu'', dog)
|ChiM=From "任天堂" (''Rèntiāntáng'', "Nintendo") and "狗狗" (''gǒugǒu'', "dog")
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*There are many ''Super Mario'' references in the ''Nintendogs'' series. The player can find hats that are the same as Mario's and Luigi's, as well as various toys. These include [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Bowser]] karts in the first game (designed with their ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' kart style), which can be driven around the room while they play music from courses in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', as well as [[Mushroom]] and [[? Block]] toys to throw around. In the second game, the Mario and Peach karts return, while the Bowser kart is replaced by a [[Yoshi]] kart.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:47, June 29, 2024

This article is about the type of dog. For the microgame from WarioWare: Smooth Moves, see Nintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves). For the microgame from WarioWare Gold, see Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold).
Nintendog
Artwork of the dog from Super Mario Odyssey.
Artwork from Super Mario Odyssey
First appearance Nintendogs (2005, Nintendogs series)
WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance WarioWare: Move It! (2023)

Nintendogs, simply referred to as dogs in Super Mario Odyssey, are puppies from the Nintendogs series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog". Nintendogs have appeared in a few Super Mario games.

Many references to the Super Mario franchise exist in the Nintendogs series. The player can find hats that are the same as Mario's and Luigi's, as well as various toys. These include Mario, Princess Peach, and Bowser karts in the first game (designed with their Mario Kart DS kart style), which can be driven around the room while they play music from courses in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, as well as Mushroom and ? Block toys to throw around. In the second game, the Mario and Peach karts return, while the Bowser kart is replaced by a Yoshi kart.

History[edit]

WarioWare series[edit]

A Nintendog in WarioWare Gold

Nintendogs appear in the microgame Nintendogs in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where the player has to high-five the puppies. Nintendogs also appear in a similarly named microgame in WarioWare Gold, where the player must rub them. They appear again in WarioWare: Move It! alongside cats in the microgame nintendogs + cats, where the player must pet both at the same time.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

SmashWiki article: Nintendog

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

A Nintendog appears on-screen in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A white Labrador Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

A white Labrador Retriever Nintendog became an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When it is activated, it will distract the players by covering most of the screen and start clawing and barking, although it only works on actual players. Occasionally, pausing the game while the Nintendog is on the screen instantly causes it to leave. Nintendogs also appear as stickers and a trophy in the game.

According to Masahiro Sakurai, Nintendogs were briefly considered to be a playable character in Brawl, but were ultimately dropped as Sakurai did not consider such a character to be suited for battle and would work better as an Assist Trophy instead.[1]

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

A French Bulldog Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
A Nintendog appearing as a French Bulldog in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Nintendog returns as an Assist Trophy, though in this game it is a French Bulldog. A number of Nintendogs also appear on the Living Room stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

If the game is paused while the Nintendog is on-screen, while it still appears in front of the screen, moving the camera causes it to be missing at every angle and zoom.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A Toy Poodle Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Nintendog returns as an Assist Trophy, though in this game it is a Toy Poodle. As the Living Room from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS returns, a number of Nintendogs also appear. All three Nintendogs that have appeared as Assist Trophies in the series appear as spirits, tying with Andross, Waluigi, and Zero for having the most spirits for an Assist Trophy.

The series name "Nintendogs" is not capitalized in this game, matching the stylization of the series' name.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

A Nintendog from Super Mario Odyssey wearing a hat
The Shiba Inu from Super Mario Odyssey

The fedora-wearing Shiba Inu that appears throughout Super Mario Odyssey is a Nintendog.[2] Mario can play fetch with the dog by throwing Cappy, whom the dog will then retrieve. It shows up in various kingdoms after the kingdom's boss has been defeated. The dog appears in the Sand Kingdom, Seaside Kingdom, Metro Kingdom, Moon Kingdom (wearing a space helmet), and Mushroom Kingdom, where it leads Mario to buried coins and Power Moons. Furthermore, in the other kingdoms left, the dog appears inside the Odyssey after finishing the game at least once. A Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom claims to be the dog's owner. Also, if Mario falls asleep, the dog will fall asleep next to him. The dog is also seen in attendance at the wedding of Bowser and Princess Peach. The dog's fedora cannot be removed, indicating it cannot be captured. It also occasionally barks at enemies.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophy
Nintendog
BrawlTrophy294.png
Appears in:
DS Nintendogs
A puppy for you to train on your Nintendo DS. They come in a wide variety of breeds, colors, coat styles, and personalities. You can train them, use dog toys to play with them, and feed them treats to establish a real link with your virtual pet. Other features include the ability to enter your dog in disc-catching contests and agility trials on obstacle courses.
Sticker
Chihuahua
Chihuahua Sticker
Artwork from: Nintendogs
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +12
Usable by: Yoshi, Diddy Kong, Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer
Sticker
Miniature Dachshund
A Sticker of a Miniature Dachshund in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Nintendogs
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +28
Usable by: Fox, Falco, and Wolf
Sticker
Shiba Inu
A Sticker of a Shiba Inu Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Nintendogs
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Launch Power +12
Usable by: Anyone
Sticker
Welsh Corgi
A Sticker of a Welsh Corgi Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Artwork from: Nintendogs
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Food Effect +6
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Nintendog (3DS)
nintendog (Wii U)
NintendogTrophyWiiU.png
Game(s): Both
Category: Assist Trophy
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
DS nintendogs (08/2005)
3DS nintendogs + cats (03/2011)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 81: Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS
This is one of the many adorable dogs you can care for in nintendogs + cats. It's hard for them to wag their little tails, but they make up for it with that cute face. In Smash Bros., they want to get right up in your face, blocking your view of the battle. They just want to be loved!
Trophy
Toy Poodle
ToyPoodleTrophy3DS.png
Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only
Category: Stage
Those adorable eyes and curly hair may remind people of teddy bears more easily than dogs. But unlike a stuffed animal, these dogs are active and love to play. One reason the dogs are so popular is that they are quite easy to train. They appear in Toy Poodle & New Friends.
Trophy
Shiba Inu
ShibaInuTrophy3DS.png
Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only
Category: Stage
The Shiba is one of the oldest breeds in the world. These Japanese dogs can be very loyal, and in the past their agility and active nature proved useful to their owners on hunting trips. You can look after and train one of these dogs in Golden Retriever & New Friends.
Trophy
Beagle
BeagleTrophy3DS.png
Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only
Category: Stage
Hunting wild rabbits used to be a popular sport in England, and the beagle, an active and playful breed, was a popular companion for it. Perhaps sleeping beagles nowadays dream of chasing rabbits like their ancestors. You can choose this breed in Golden Retriever & New Friends.
Trophy
Jack Russell Terrier
JackRussellTerrierTrophy3DS.png
Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only
Category: Stage
This breed originated in England and is especially good at chasing foxes. With no foxes in the living room, though, it'll chase toys instead. Terriers are tough, athletic, and curious–a perfect fit for someone who is the same! You can choose this breed in Toy Poodle & New Friends.
Trophy
Golden Retriever
GoldenRetrieverTrophy3DS.png
Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only
Category: Stage
This large breed was originally from Scotland and was used to hunt waterfowl. They're smart but way to friendly to make good guard dogs. They come in a variety of shades, but all members of the breed share the same golden color. This breed is included in Golden Retriever & New Friends.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#1254 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodle's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Nintendogs Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Stats ↑ after Eating
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Wolf
Conditions

Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Nintendog)

  • Join forces with a CPU ally (Duck Hunt)
  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
  • The enemy has increased move speed
Stage Living Room
Song Bathtime Theme
Spirit
#1255 French Bulldog
French Bulldog's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Nintendogs Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Undamaged Attack ↑
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Duck Hunt
Conditions

Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Nintendog)

  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
Stage Living Room
Song Bathtime Theme
Spirit
#1256 Labrador Retriever
Labrador's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Nintendogs Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Physical Attack ↑
How to obtain Beedle's Tent

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニンテンドッグス
Nintendoggusu
Nintendogs

Chinese 任天狗狗[3][4]
Rèntiān Gǒugǒu
From "任天堂" (Rèntiāntáng, "Nintendo") and "狗狗" (gǒugǒu, "dog")

References[edit]

  1. ^ April 29, 2016. The Definitive List of Unused Fighters in Smash. Source Gaming (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Nintendo (September 28, 2018). The Art of Super Mario Odyssey. Dark Horse Comics (American English). ISBN 978-1-50671-375-5. Page 235.
  3. ^ 道具 | 任天堂明星大乱斗 特别版 | 任天堂. Smash Bros. website (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  4. ^ 道具 | 任天堂明星大亂鬥 特別版 | 任天堂. Smash Bros. website (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.