Nintendog
| Nintendog | |||||
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 Artwork of a Toy Poodle Nintendog from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |||||
| First appearance | Nintendogs (2005) | ||||
| In-universe information | |||||
| Species | Dog | ||||
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Nintendogs are puppies that appear in the Nintendogs game series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog."
Game appearances[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
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. There are a few Nintendog stickers, each of a different breed, and a trophy of a Golden Retriever.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
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]
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.
Profiles[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendogs | 
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 Nintendogs
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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. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers[edit]
| Name | Image | Game | Effect | Usable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | 
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Nintendogs | [Tail] - Attack +12 | Yoshi, Diddy Kong, Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer |
| Miniature Dachshund | 
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Nintendogs | [Tail] - Attack +28 | Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Wolf O'Donnell |
| Shiba Inu | 
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Nintendogs | Launch Power +12 | N/A |
| Welsh Corgi | 
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Nintendogs | Food Effect +6 | N/A |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophy[edit]
| Name | 3DS trophy | Wii U trophy | Category | Appears in | Trophy Box | Description |
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| Nintendog (3DS) nintendog (Wii U) |
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Assist Trophy |  nintendogs (08/2005)
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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! This is one of the many adorable dogs you can take care of in nintendogs + cats. They aren't big tail-waggers, but they have the cutest little faces. In this game, one might come right up to the screen and block your view! It just wants to play, so don't get annoyed, OK?
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS exclusive trophies[edit]
| Name | Image | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Poodle | 
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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. |
| Shiba Inu | 
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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. |
| Beagle | 
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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. |
| Jack Russell Terrier | 
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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. |
| Golden Retriever | 
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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 spirits[edit]
| No. | Name | Image | Series / game | Type | Class | Strength / effect(s) | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
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| Opponent(s) | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | ||||||||
| 1254 | Toy Poodle | 
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Nintendogs Series | Support (1) | Advanced | Stats ↑ after Eating | Spirit Board | Wolf ×3 | Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Nintendog)
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Living Room | Bathtime Theme |
| 1255 | French Bulldog | 
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Nintendogs Series | Support (1) | Advanced | Undamaged Attack ↑ | Spirit Board | Duck Hunt | Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Nintendog)
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Living Room | Bathtime Theme |
| 1256 | Labrador Retriever | 
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Nintendogs Series | Support (1) | Advanced | Physical Attack ↑ | Beedle's Tent | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A white Labrador Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A Toy Poodle Nintendog in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 任天狗狗[1][2] Rèntiān Gǒugǒu |
From "任天堂" (Rèntiāntáng, Nintendo) and "狗狗" (gǒugǒu, dog) |
