Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 92
  3. Negative: 12 out of 92
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  1. sunsetlilly
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    This game is so much fun. even though i gave a high vote it can be very boring if it is the only game u have. the dogs are very life like an cute.it can be very hard to earn money sometimes! SO CUTE.
  2. LilMissyWillis
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    I love this game i thik it is very creative and i love the dogs in this game i have 3 dogs name daisy, Luca , and lats but certainly not least my baby dog semore. i like this game because it kinda teaches responsibility like when you have to walk the dog or give it a shower or feed the dog you no i think this game is also very fun. when i gt this game i couldnt stop playing it i got very I love this game i thik it is very creative and i love the dogs in this game i have 3 dogs name daisy, Luca , and lats but certainly not least my baby dog semore. i like this game because it kinda teaches responsibility like when you have to walk the dog or give it a shower or feed the dog you no i think this game is also very fun. when i gt this game i couldnt stop playing it i got very addicted to it and each and evry time i play i asways play untill the battery runs out and when that happens i even play while the battery is charging i LOVE THIS GAME and i reccomend this game to alot of people out there with game boy ds's!!!… Expand
  3. JustinA.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    This is an amazingly realistic game! It's like owning a 2 inch tall puppy that will never die. It is great for all ages, from kids who need to learn a little responsibility to my dad who might want to have a nice change apart from the shoot em' up games.
  4. ClarissaC.
    Aug 9, 2007
    5
    Well this game is boring to me all you do it go for walks feed it etc.. everyday ... boring ... but there is a better animal game/games they are .. pawly pets: my pet hotel and pawly pets: my vet practice.
  5. Shooterfan91
    Nov 27, 2005
    0
    I HATE THIS GAME! I picked it up like, wow, a new first person shooter. I love first person shooters, but in this one, you don't even get a gun! I've tried everything, but no matter how I touch the puppy with the sylus, it's always happy! There is no way to kill it, so I can't even reach level two because I didin't a gun in level one. I heard this was a greatI HATE THIS GAME! I picked it up like, wow, a new first person shooter. I love first person shooters, but in this one, you don't even get a gun! I've tried everything, but no matter how I touch the puppy with the sylus, it's always happy! There is no way to kill it, so I can't even reach level two because I didin't a gun in level one. I heard this was a great game where you kill evil dogs, but you can't! I returned the game because I thought mine was defective. In my next copy, you didn't get a gun either! Nintendo, in your next first person shooter, make sure you get a gun!… Expand
  6. NintendogsWanter
    May 19, 2007
    10
    I turned 12 on May 17, and my parents got me a pink Nintendo DS! I had been wanting it for a long time! Well, they got me another game, not Nintendogs. I had been begging for a Nintendo for a while, but now I am FORCING them to buy me Nntendogs! They say it costs too much, ($30), but I keep telling then I'll buy it with my own money. I hope they'll let me, because I can'tI turned 12 on May 17, and my parents got me a pink Nintendo DS! I had been wanting it for a long time! Well, they got me another game, not Nintendogs. I had been begging for a Nintendo for a while, but now I am FORCING them to buy me Nntendogs! They say it costs too much, ($30), but I keep telling then I'll buy it with my own money. I hope they'll let me, because I can't wait to have my "own puppy"!… Expand
  7. CheyenneG.
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    This is the best game EVER..I am a expert at it and have all breeds and Sadie my dalmation knows 14 tricks and is in all contests in the Championship level!You have to try nintendogs!
  8. J.L.
    Nov 1, 2005
    9
    Cute and fun virtual pet game. But I found myself not having time to tend to my puppy 24/7. The game is probably best suited for those who have plenty of time on thier hands. Nice graphics and sound.
  9. SophieK.
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    It was great, but my Golden Retriever kept on forgetting her name. I had it as Lucky but then I changed it to Rosie. She kept on being disobiedient at first but then she got very very good.
  10. AlexV.
    Aug 13, 2006
    9
    A really fun game where you can raise adorable puppys. Though it is quite hard to gain money to pay for all the puppys needs.
  11. AdamK.
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Its simply great. It put all the personalities of a dog in 1 small cart.
  12. RobinH.
    Sep 10, 2005
    9
    Great look and feel for this little sim - fun to play for just a few minutes, but entertaining in longer stretches too! I actually feel warm inside when my little dog comes running - and am learing quite a bit about dog training! Not really a "game" - but certainly worth a try!
  13. ThomasH.
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    This is verey good.It is like haveing a real dog.I wonder if they will do netend cats
  14. JhonDoe
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Such a cute pup on the cover.
  15. BenB.
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    Brilliant game the graphics are fantastic you can teach the dogs you have just like you can in reality brilliant game for animal lovers the tournaments are great quality and you can buy food water and collors and much much more. Brilliant for all ages and the chihuhuas are the cutest best animal game for DS.
  16. [Anonymous]
    Mar 4, 2006
    8
    adorable! It is fun and cute, with many things to do: walk your dog, enter contests, bathe it, feed it, play with it pet it, and teach it voice commands. Despite all this, it really can only be played about an hour a day. the novelty does take a while to wear off, espicially the feeling of achievement when you say, "sit", and it sits!
  17. KathyB.
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    I do not have a Nitendog but my friend dose. I've only played it 1 time but I think its cool! Every one should get ! They are not cheap! I give it a nine from 10.
  18. Nikko
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    that little chihuahua so cute i just want to eat it! >:) just kidding but this game is pretty cool in a different way :)
  19. Jackie
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    The best game ever! I love it and i can play for hours. the puppies are soooo adorable and the graphics are great!!! if you don't have nintendogs - GET IT NOW! You will fall in love with one of the many available for sure! It is cool because you can unlock dalmations and jack russels by finding a certain item on walks. for a dalmation - it is a firemen's hat and for the jack The best game ever! I love it and i can play for hours. the puppies are soooo adorable and the graphics are great!!! if you don't have nintendogs - GET IT NOW! You will fall in love with one of the many available for sure! It is cool because you can unlock dalmations and jack russels by finding a certain item on walks. for a dalmation - it is a firemen's hat and for the jack russtl, it is a book. I haven't found them yet but you can. I have two goldens and a sheltie. also a cute little white poodle. i have like 14,000 dollars and I love this game! I have the best friends version and a teal ds but they were limited edition soo yeah. well the piont is that this id the BEST game ever and it is worth every cent.… Expand
  20. JenniferM.
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends is such a cute game I just love my Chihuahua & friends there all to cute.
  21. CassidyG.
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    This is a really fun game. Its very realistic and I love going in competitions. The puppies are so cute and great to be with. I love it
  22. SummerD.
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    Alltough I dont have the game,since I'm getting it for christmas, I do play alot with my friend her name is Joy. She lets me play with it and I reallly ADORE it! I've red so many manuel's,guides,FAQ,officiel site, I feel like a Nintendog owner.... I hope to have one soon!
  23. RahcelK.
    Nov 12, 2006
    10
    This game is so so so much fun! I could play it all day. I find it to be realistic and enjoyable by those of all ages. Thanks for inventing it!
  24. bigbadbunny
    Oct 31, 2010
    8
    This game is fun to play with if you love dogs! As you get farther into the game you can unlock more breeds and take them home and name them! You can enter competitions with your pet(s) too! You can also take your dogs for walks and meet other owners too!

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best DS Game of 2005
14
#14 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
19
#19 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Game Revolution
    58
    Nintendogs captures the essence of puppydom in its adorable stars and genuine charm, but focuses so much on being a cutie that it forgets to be a game. DS owners thirsting for companionship will certainly find some here, although it’s really just a virtual pet without enough interesting gameplay enhancements.
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  2. Modojo
    80
    The actual game design is amazing. These puppies look, sound, and act like the real thing.
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  3. BonusStage
    90
    The AI, voice recognition (even with its occasional snags) and graphical technologies make it hard not to be impressed, and the overall sense of reward given for taking the time to really care for your dogs and raise them properly is certainly satisfying.
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