Nintendog
- This article is about the type of dog. For the microgame fromWarioWare: Smooth Moves, seeNintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves). For the microgame fromWarioWare Gold, seeNintendogs (WarioWare Gold).
| Nintendog | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromSuper 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 asdogs inSuper Mario Odyssey, are puppies from theNintendogs series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog". Nintendogs have appeared in a fewSuper Mario games.
Many references to theSuper Mario franchise exist in theNintendogs series. The player can find hats that are the same asMario's andLuigi's, as well as various toys. These includeMario,Princess Peach, andBowser karts in the first game (designed with theirMario Kart DS kart style), which can be driven around the room while they play music from courses inMario Kart: Double Dash!!, as well asMushroom and? Block toys to throw around. In the second game, the Mario and Peach karts return, while the Bowser kart is replaced by aYoshi kart.
History
WarioWare series
Nintendogs appear in themicrogameNintendogs inWarioWare: Smooth Moves, where the player has to high-five the puppies. Nintendogs also appear ina similarly named microgame inWarioWare Gold, where the player must rub them. They appear again inWarioWare: Move It! alongside cats in the microgamenintendogs + cats, where the player must pet both at the same time.
Super Smash Bros. series
- SmashWiki article:Nintendog
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A whiteLabrador Retriever Nintendog became anAssist Trophy inSuper 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 asstickers and atrophy in the game.
According toMasahiro Sakurai, Nintendogs were briefly considered to be a playable character inBrawl, 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
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Nintendog returns as an Assist Trophy, though in this game it is aFrench Bulldog. A number of Nintendogs also appear on theLiving Room stage inSuper 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
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Nintendog returns as an Assist Trophy, though in this game it is aToy Poodle. As the Living Room fromSuper 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 asspirits, tying withAndross,Waluigi, andZero 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
The fedora-wearingShiba Inu that appears throughoutSuper Mario Odyssey is a Nintendog.[2] The dog's fedora cannot be removed, indicating it cannot becaptured. The dog appears in theSand Kingdom,Seaside Kingdom,Metro Kingdom,Moon Kingdom (wearing a space helmet), andMushroom Kingdom. OnceMario comes near it, one or two things could happen. It may either immediately run and lead Mario to a certain place, where it digs to reveal aglowing spot. Using aGround Pound on that spot causes items to appear. These may just becoins, or it could also be aPower Moon. Alternatively, it may begin to follow Mario and only switch to the hunting behavior when they get close to one of the hidden locations. After using the glowing spot, it transitions to the following behavior. While following Mario, the dog is capable of short jumps to keep up. However, it does not follow over pits and up cliffs, instead sitting and waiting until Mario re-enters the dog's area. Mario can also play fetch with the dog by throwingCappy. The dog will chase the hat and grab it from the air, then return to Mario so that he picks Cappy back up. If Mario falls asleep, the dog will fall asleep next to him. If the dog encounters enemies, it stops to bark at them until the enemy leaves. The dog kicks away anyrocks it touches.
The Power Moons found using the dog all have similar titles. The template is "Found ____! Good Dog!", filling the blank with a relevant description of the area. (ex. "Found in the Park! Good Dog!" in the Metro Kingdom and "Found on the Beach! Good Dog!" in the Seaside Kingdom.)
In the remaining kingdoms, the dog appears inside theOdyssey after the end credits. A Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom claims to be the dog's owner. The dog is also seen in attendance at the wedding ofBowser andPrincess Peach, as part of the objectiveBowser's Moon Wedding.
Profiles and statistics
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Trophy Nintendog | ||
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| Appears in: DSNintendogs | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Artwork from:Nintendogs | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +12 | ||
| Usable by:Yoshi,Diddy Kong,Pikachu,Pokémon Trainer | ||
| Sticker Miniature Dachshund | ||
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| Artwork from:Nintendogs | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +28 | ||
| Usable by:Fox,Falco, andWolf | ||
| Sticker Shiba Inu | ||
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| Artwork from:Nintendogs | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: Launch Power +12 | ||
| Usable by: Anyone | ||
| Sticker Welsh Corgi | ||
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| Artwork from:Nintendogs | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary: Food Effect +6 | ||
| Usable by: Anyone | ||
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
| Trophy Nintendog (3DS) nintendog (Wii U) | ||
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| Game(s): Both | ||
| Category: Assist Trophy | ||
( )Appears in:DSnintendogs (08/2005) 3DSnintendogs + cats (03/2011) | ||
| ()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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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
| Spirit #1254 Toy Poodle | ||
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 | 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)
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| Stage | Living Room | |
| Song | Bathtime Theme |
| Spirit #1255 French Bulldog | ||
|---|---|---|
 | 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)
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| Stage | Living Room | |
| Song | Bathtime Theme |
| Spirit #1256 Labrador Retriever | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Series/game | Nintendogs Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Advanced | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Physical Attack ↑ | |
| How to obtain | Beedle's Tent |
Gallery
Artwork forSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
Trophy model fromSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U
Model fromSuper Mario Odyssey
Screenshot ofSuper Mario Odyssey
Screenshot ofSuper Mario Odyssey
Artwork forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ニンテンドッグ[3] Nintendoggu | Nintendog | |
| Chinese | 任天狗狗[4][5] Rèntiān Gǒugǒu | From "任天堂" (Rèntiāntáng, "Nintendo") and "狗狗" (gǒugǒu, "dog") |
References
- ^April 29, 2016.The Definitive List of Unused Fighters in Smash.Source Gaming (English). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^Sakai, Kazuya, et al. (November 5, 2019).The Art of Super Mario Odyssey (First English Edition).Dark Horse Books (American English). ISBN978-1-50671-375-5. Page 235.
- ^Sakai, Kazuya, and kikai, editors (2018). 『スーバーマリオ オデッセイ 公式設定資料集』. Tokyo:ambit (Japanese). ISBN978-4-19-864696-7. Page 235.
- ^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.
- ^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.
