Nintendogs

Nintendogs
Developer	Nintendo EAD
Publisher	Nintendo
Platforms	Nintendo DS
Release date	April 21, 2005 August 22, 2005 September 22, 2005 October 7, 2005 Best Friends version June 16, 2006 October 16, 2006 November 2, 2006
Genre	Pet-raising simulation

Nintendogs is a real-time pet simulation game on the Nintendo DS created by Nintendo. It is the second best selling game on the Nintendo DS. The game has won many awards, including Best Game Award 2005. To celebrate the game's 4^th anniversary, Nintendo released Nintendogs puppies as Distributed Items to the City Folk community in October to November, using the WiiConnect24 technology. The statues reappeared in New Leaf following the Welcome amiibo update.

The new version of Nintendogs is Nintendogs + Cats for the Nintendo 3DS.

Below are some details:

• One of each dog can be received, provided WiiConnect24 is enabled on both the Wii and the in-game settings.
• Each dog can be bought from Tom Nook's Store once the player has received the item.
• Each dog is worth 2,800 Bells once the item has been received.

Labrador

The Labrador puppy was the first to be distributed. The Labrador is the typical short-haired 'Golden/Yellow Labrador' which maintains a laying down position. It was made available between October 7^th until October 13^th. The letter reads:

Letter	Contents
	Dear <Player>, A dog is a man's best friend, and no breed is more loyal than the Labrador! So, here's your very own Nintendogs puppy to keep you company! From the Nintendo team

Once the player has received the puppy, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 2,800 Bells.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua puppy was the second Nintendog statue to be distributed. The Chihuahua is the short-haired, cream-colored version. It was made available between October 14^th until October 20^th. The letter reads:

Letter	Contents
	Dear <Player>, Here's a pint-sized Chihuahua puppy just for you! It's so tiny, you could lose it even in the smallest house, so keep an eye on it! From the Nintendo team

Once the player has received the puppy, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 2,800 Bells.

Dachshund

The Dachshund puppy was the third Nintendog statue to be distributed. The Dachshund is a long-haired chocolate Dachshund, which is in a stretching position. It was made available between October 21^st until October 27^th. The letter reads:

Letter	Contents
	Dear <Player>, This Dachshund puppy is ready to meet its new owner. Take care of your little Nintendogs sausage dog and its sure to be a friend for life! From the Nintendo team

Once the player has received the puppy, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 2,800 Bells.

Dalmatian

The Dalmatian was the last Nintendog statue to be distributed. The Dalmatian puppy is a typical Dalmatian; short-haired with dominant white hair and black sports. Its position looks as though it may start chasing its tail. It was available between October 28^th until November 3^rd. The letter reads:

Letter	Contents
	Dear <Player>, Can you "spot" the latest Nintendogs puppy to visit Animal Crossing? This handsome Dalmatian pup is a gorgeous addition to any home! From the Nintendo team

Once the player has received the puppy, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 2,800 Bells.

Trivia

• In all Nintendogs games, there is a rare vase called the Plain Fine Vase the player can find on walks which resembles one of the pots in Nook's Cranny. It can be broken to earn money, though it's not very valuable.
• The Fancy Love Seat/Settee in Nintendogs + Cats resembles the Princess Sofa from City Folk and New Leaf. This is the same with other items and themes like the Fairy Tale Style, Princess Closet, etc.
• As her picture quote, and also on the official Wild World website, Goldie will say "I'm really into that lab on the cover of Nintendogs. He's pretty dreamy."
• Nintendogs has a brief cameo in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trailer A Hard Worker's Dream, where a puppy in the Living Room area from that game is turning the corner and wagging its tail just as Isabelle woke up from a nap.