Your Guide to the Nintendogs Games
Covering what you need to know about the Nintendogs DS games to pick the right game for your family, and how to get the most of it.
The Nintendogs games are the popular virtual pet games from Nintendo, created for Nintendo DS. Suitable for all ages with a rating of E for Everyone, the play is easy enough for very young children while complex and engaging enough for adults.
We bought our preschooler a copy when we bought ours. She did have a problem in the beginning with occasionally returning a puppy because she couldn't read and didn't know what she was doing, but otherwise she was able to play completely on her own and loved it. What's not to love about a virtual puppy in your DS that is always happy to see you and play with you?
Nintendogs DS Gameplay Basics
The difference between the versions of Nintendogs games is in which dogs are available to players to start with.
All breeds are eventually unlockable in all games. Most of the breeds unlock as the player gains enough trainer points by taking care of their puppy, but two unlock with special items found on walks.
The basic gameplay is simple: You walk your puppy, feed it, play with it, teach it tricks, brush it, and bathe it.
In the beginning your puppy's stamina bar is very tiny, so walks have to be short and close to home. On walks, puppies can find presents, trash to get into, or friends to play with. You can stop by stores to pick up supplies, parks to play or practice, or the gym to train your puppy. In time the puppy's stamina will build up so that longer walks can be taken.
Nintendogs can enter three contests a day. The contests are a disc competition, an agility competition, and an obedience competition. You get to pick which you want to do and how many times to get to your three contest limit. If your puppy places, it will earn a trophy and cash prize.
You can have three puppies at a time in your house, and there's a doggy hotel where you can stash puppies you need to move to make room for another breed, but don't want to give up.
Nintendogs DS Games Currently Available
Nintendo DS Nintendogs Dachshund & Friends
Starts with: Beagle, Golden Retriever, Miniature Dachsund, Pug, Siberian husky, and Shih Tzu.0 points
Nintendogs Chihuahua & Friends
Starts with: Boxer, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, German Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, and Yorkshire Terrier.0 points
Nintendogs Labrador Retriever & Friends
Starts with: Labrador Retriever, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle.0 points
Nintendogs Dalmatian & Friends
Starts with: Beagle, Boxer, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Yorkshire Terrier.0 points
Unlockable Breeds
How to get the Dalmatian and Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier - Find the Jack Russel book while walking your dog.
Dalmatian - Find the Fireman Hat while walking your dog.
Nintendogs Plush Toys
Adorable Stuffed Nintendogs and Accessories
Nintendogs Walkthrough, Tricks Guide, and Competition Guide
Nintendogs + Cats !
The New Nintendogs Game for Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo has kept the gameplay that made Nintendogs such an appealing game for virtual pet-lovers of any age, and added cats to the mix.
Breed choice depends on the game version, so check out the different versions to pick the best fit for your family.
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Nintendo DS Lite Protector - Nintendogs Version A
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This is a one piece easy attachment protective case for your DS Lite.
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cinstress
Mar 28, 2011 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- my daughter loves this game
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