Nintendog

A Nintendog is a puppy from the Nintendo's 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 series.

Nintendogs appeared in the microgame "Nintendogs" in WarioWare: Smooth Moves where the player has to high-five the puppies. Additionally, a white lab 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 worked on actual players. Nintendogs also appear as stickers and a trophy.

Similarly, there are many Mario references in the Nintendog series. The Player can find hats which are the same as Mario's and Luigi's, as well as various toys. These include a toy Mario kart, which can be driven around the room, as well as mushroom and ? block toys to throw around.