Editing Nintendog

{{about|the type of dog|the microgame from [[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]|[[Nintendogs (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)]]|the microgame from [[WarioWare Gold]]|[[Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold)]]}}
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Nintendog SSBU.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Toy Poodle Nintendog from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'' (2005, ''Nintendogs'' series)<br>''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' ([[List of games by date#2006|2006]], ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise)
|species=Dog
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
'''Nintendog''' is the name of any puppy character from [[Nintendo]]'s ''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'' game series. Nintendogs are named after their debut game, which in turn is a portmanteau of "Nintendo" and "dog". Nintendogs have appeared in a few games related to the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]].

==History==
===''WarioWare'' series===
[[File:WWSM Nintendogs.png|thumb|left|A Nintendog in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']]
[[File:WWG Nintendogs.png|thumb|right|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. They also appear in [[Nintendogs (WarioWare Gold)|a similarly named microgame]] in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', where the player must rub them.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''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]].

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>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/</ref>
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Nintendog.jpg|thumb|right|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|right|A Shibaken Nintendog wearing a fedora in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', a Nintendog, specifically a {{wp|Shiba Inu|Shibaken}} wearing a fedora, is a recurring character.<ref>''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [https://sta.sh/2ee61rlfwxv pg 235]</ref> Its model is taken directly from ''Nintendogs''. [[Mario]] can play fetch with the dog by throwing [[Cappy]], whom the Nintendog will then retrieve. It shows up in various kingdoms after the kingdom's boss has been defeated. The Nintendog appears in the [[Sand Kingdom]], [[Seaside Kingdom]], [[Metro Kingdom]], [[Moon Kingdom]] (wearing a space helmet), and [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]], where it leads players to buried [[coin]]s and [[Power Moon]]s. Furthermore, in the other kingdoms left, the Nintendog appears inside the [[Odyssey]] after finishing the game at least once. A Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom claims to be the Nintendog's owner. Also, if Mario falls asleep, the Nintendog will fall asleep next to him. The Nintendog is also seen in attendance at the wedding of [[Bowser]] and [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. The Nintendog's fedora cannot be removed, possibly to prevent Mario from potentially [[Capture|capturing]] it. It also occasionally barks at enemies.
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== Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
====Trophies====
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
!width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description
|-
!Nintendog
|[[File:BrawlTrophy294.png|100px]]
|align=center | '''DS''' ''Nintendogs''
|''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.''
|-
|}

====Stickers====
{| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
|-
!width=100px | Name !! | Image !! | Game !! | Effect
|-
|Chihuahua
|[[File:Chihuahua Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|''Nintendogs''
|[Tail] - Attack +12<br>'''Usable by:''' [[Yoshi]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|-
|Miniature Dachshund
|[[File:Miniature Dachshund Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|''Nintendogs''
|[Tail] - Attack +28<br>'''Usable by:''' [[Fox McCloud]], [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Wolf O'Donnell]] 
|-
|Shiba Inu
|[[File:Shiba Inu Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|''Nintendogs''
|Launch Power +12 
|-
|Welsh Corgi
|[[File:Welsh Corgi Sticker.png|100x100px]]
|''Nintendogs''
|Food Effect +6 
|-
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' trophies===
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
!width="10%"|Name
!Image
!width="20%"|Appears in<br>(Wii U version only)
!Description
|-
|align=center|'''Nintendog''' (3DS)<br>'''nintendog''' (Wii U)
|[[File:NintendogTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center|'''DS''' ''nintendogs'' (08/2005)<br>'''3DS''' ''nintendogs + cats'' (03/2011)
|''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!''
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Toy Poodle</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:ToyPoodleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">''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.''</span>
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Shiba Inu</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:ShibaInuTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">''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.''</span>
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Beagle</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:BeagleTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">''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.''</span>
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Jack Russell Terrier</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:JackRussellTerrierTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">''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.''</span>
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Golden Retriever</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433|[[File:GoldenRetrieverTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">''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.''</span>
|}
<small>Red indicates exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.</small>

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirits===
{| border=1 align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
|-
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effects
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Toy Poodle
|[[File:SSBU Toy Poodle Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Stats ↑ after Eating
|Spirit Board
||[[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]] ×3
|align=left|
'''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
|Living Room
|Bathtime Theme
|-
!French Bulldog
|[[File:SSBU French Bulldog Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Undamaged Attack ↑
|Spirit Board
||[[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]]
|align=left|
'''Rule''': [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Nintendog)''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|Living Room
|Bathtime Theme
|-
!Labrador Retriever
|[[File:SSBU Labrador Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''Nintendogs'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Physical Attack ↑
|Beedle's Tent
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Nintendogs Brawl artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Nintendog SSB4.png|Trophy render without the stand from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SMO Dog Screenshot.jpg|The Nintendog in the Sand Kingdom in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ニンテンドッグス
|JapR=Nintendoggusu
|JapM=Nintendogs
|Chi=任天狗狗<ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/SC/item/assistfigure.html Official simplified Chinese website for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']. Retrieved April 10, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/TC/item/assistfigure.html Official traditional Chinese website for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']. Retrieved April 10, 2020.</ref>
|ChiR=Rèntiān Gǒugǒu
|ChiM=From "任天堂" (''Rèntiāntáng'', Nintendo) and "狗狗" (''gǒugǒu'', dog)
}}

==Trivia==
*There are many ''Mario'' references in the ''Nintendogs'' series. The player can find hats that are the same as Mario's and 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.

==References==
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