Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Wiki
Nintendo DS
Welcome home, little friend.
Bring home a puppy, teach it tricks and explore the neighbourhood together. A guide to caring, playing and competing in the original Nintendo DS game.
Choose your first puppy
Miniature Dachshund
A starting breed with a long body and short legs. Choose a puppy’s coat and personality at the kennel.
Golden Retriever
One of the six starting breeds in the international Dachshund & Friends edition.
Beagle
A floppy-eared starting breed. Training, care and practice help build your bond.
Pug
A small, short-haired starting breed with a curled tail.
Siberian Husky
A starting breed with a thick coat. Keep grooming supplies on hand.
Shih Tzu
A long-haired starting breed. Use coat-appropriate shampoo and a brush.
Places & activities
Home
Feed, groom and play with your puppies here. Check their condition before heading out.
Walks & encounters
Plan a route within your dog’s stamina limit, meet other dogs and visit places along the way.
Competition arena
Enter Disc Competitions, Agility Trials and Obedience Trials. Practise before moving up the classes.
Items & everyday care
Dry Food
A basic meal for a hungry puppy.
Water Bottle
Offer water when your dog is thirsty.
Milk Carton
A drink available from the DS pet supply shop.
Red Flying Disc
Practise throwing, catching and retrieving before entering a Disc Competition.
Rubber Brush
Use this brush to groom short-haired dogs.
Canned Dog Food
An alternative meal for a hungry dog.
Natural Dog Food
Another food option available in the game.
Short-Hair Shampoo
Choose this shampoo for a short-haired dog’s bath.
Long-Hair Shampoo
Choose this shampoo for a long-haired dog’s bath.
Wire Brush
Use this brush to groom long-haired dogs.
Ribbon
A decorative accessory for your dog.
Blue Flying Disc
A blue version of the flying disc used for play and training.
Leather Collar
An accessory for personalising your puppy.
Your first days together
Learn a name
Speak clearly into the DS microphone and repeat your puppy’s name consistently when the game asks.
Teach a little at a time
Use the touch screen to interact, reward successful tricks and give your dog breaks between training sessions.
Practise before competing
Work on disc catching at the park and obstacle courses at the gym. Obedience Trials test the commands you have taught.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo DS Dachshund & Friends, using the international six-breed starting lineup. Japanese starting breeds differ. This is not Nintendogs + Cats for Nintendo 3DS.