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'''Chain Chomps''' (occasionally called simply '''Chomps''', alternatively formatted as '''Chain-Chomps''', and alternatively called '''Chain Chompers'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 10, page 21.</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 11, page 14.</ref> early on) are common enemies in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Chain Chomps were not initially conceived for the ''Super Mario'' franchise, but a developer came across old concept art and decided to implement them in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.<ref>[https://www.glitterberri.com/a-link-to-the-past/the-men-who-made-zelda/ The Men Who Made Zelda – Staff Interview]. ''GlitterBerri's Game Translations''. May 28, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2016.</ref> Chain Chomps bear a resemblance to a ball and chain and are typified by their large, tooth-filled maws and incessant biting. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s inspiration for the Chain Chomps was from a childhood experience: a dog once ran up to him and tried to bite him, but the dog's chain held it back.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/sep/13/games-gameculture Super Mario Bros: 25 Mario facts for the 25th anniversary] ''The Guardian''. September 13, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2012.</ref> As a result, Chain Chomps also possess canine qualities, such as barking, and are commonly used as guard dogs throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Many Chain Chomps have been part of the [[Koopa Troop]], though a couple of them have been shown to be independent. Despite their English name, not all Chain Chomps have chains, or even chomp; many later depictions of chainless Chain Chomps have them rolling around like [[boulder]]s.