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{{about|the type of dog|the microgame from [[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]|[[Nintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)]]|the microgame from [[WarioWare Gold]]|[[Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold)]]}}
{{Species infobox
|image=[[File:SMO Artwork Dog.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|first_appearance=''[[nwiki:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'' (2005, ''Nintendogs'' series)<br>''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' ([[List of games by date#2006|2006]], ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
'''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==
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[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.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Nintendog}}
====''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.

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 Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Nintendog.jpg|thumb|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 {{wp|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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
[[File:SSBU Nintendog.jpg|thumb|left|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 {{wp|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 [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]], tying with [[Assist Trophy#Andross|Andross]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Assist Trophy#Zero|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.
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===''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>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya, et al.|date=November 5, 2019|format=First English Edition|title=''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]''|isbn=978-1-50671-375-5|language=en-us|publisher=[[Dark Horse Books]]|page=235}}</ref> The dog's fedora cannot be removed, indicating it cannot be [[capture]]d. 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]].  Once [[Mario]] 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 a [[glowing spot]]. Using a [[Ground Pound]] on that spot causes items to appear. These may just be [[coin]]s, or it could also be a [[Power 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 throwing [[Cappy]]. 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 any [[Rock (Super Mario series)|rocks]] 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. "[[List of Power Moons in the Metro Kingdom#Found in the Park! Good Dog!|Found in the Park! Good Dog!]]" in the Metro Kingdom and "[[List of Power Moons in the Seaside Kingdom#Found on the Beach! Good Dog!|Found on the Beach! Good Dog!]]" in the Seaside Kingdom.) 

In the remaining kingdoms, the dog appears inside the [[Odyssey]] 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 of [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach]], as part of the objective [[Bowser's Moon Wedding]].
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== Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Nintendog
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy294.png|100px]]
|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.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Chihuahua
|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 
}}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name='''Nintendog''' (3DS)<br>'''nintendog''' (Wii U)
|image=[[File:NintendogTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Assist Trophy
|appears_in='''DS''' ''nintendogs'' (08/2005)<br>'''3DS''' ''nintendogs + cats'' (03/2011)
|trophy_box=81: Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS
|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!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Toy Poodle
|image=[[File:ToyPoodleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Stage
|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.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Shiba Inu
|image=[[File:ShibaInuTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Stage
|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.
}}
{{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. Ultimate''===
{{Spirit
|no=1254
|name=Toy Poodle
|image=[[File:SSBU Toy Poodle Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Stats ↑ after Eating
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Wolf (SSBU)|Wolf}}
|conditions='''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
*Join forces with a CPU ally ''([[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]])''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
*The enemy has increased move speed
|stage=Living Room
|song=Bathtime Theme
}}
{{Spirit
|no=1255
|name=French Bulldog
|image=[[File:SSBU French Bulldog Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Undamaged Attack ↑
|obtain=Spirit Board
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSBU)|Duck Hunt}}
|conditions='''Rule''': [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|stage=Living Room
|song=Bathtime Theme
}}
{{Spirit
|no=1256
|name=Labrador Retriever
|image=[[File:SSBU Labrador Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Nintendogs'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Physical Attack ↑
|obtain=Beedle's Tent
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Nintendogs Brawl artwork.png|Artwork for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Nintendog SSB4.png|Trophy model from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SMODogModel.png|Model from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
SMO Dog Screenshot.jpg|Screenshot of ''Super Mario Odyssey''
NintendoAUNZ 2018-02-16 SMO Lunar New Year.png|Screenshot of ''Super Mario Odyssey''
Nintendog SSBU.png|Artwork for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ニンテンドッグ
|JpnR=Nintendoggu
|JpnM=Nintendog
|JpnC=<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya, and kikai, editors|date=2018|title=『[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey|スーバーマリオ オデッセイ 公式設定資料集]]』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=ambit|isbn=978-4-19-864696-7|page=235}}</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
|ChiM=From "任天堂" (''Rèntiāntáng'', "Nintendo") and "狗狗" (''gǒugǒu'', "dog")
}}

==References==
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