User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Negative: 4 out of 28
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  1. TashaL.
    Aug 23, 2007
    8
    This game has the BEST graphics! and that is a must, so you can see all the dog's details and cuteness up close! I got bored with it after a while, but a few months later im hooked on it again! If you loves dogs, Get it.
  2. BenH.
    Jul 9, 2006
    9
    Great game, but you might get a little bored after playing for a long period of time.
  3. SamanthaH.
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    I love it
  4. LotteP.
    Sep 11, 2006
    9
    It's my first Nintendogs and I like it a lot! The only thing that I wanted to be different is for the dogs to grow up...
  5. MaxK.
    Dec 25, 2006
    9
    Great, but after a while it might become boring.
  6. Jan 20, 2012
    10
    I just lost this game somewhere and made me cry. I wonder how my Chili (my golden retriever) is coping with no food and no bath. I just can stand it.

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#31 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. It's sad to have to say that, since we still think Nintendogs is an amazing achievement and a great game - it's just not a great game for very long. In other words, if you're a grown-up, if there are limits to your patience and your time, and if you want a game that's not just for Christmas, it's probably not a good idea to pick Nintendogs.
  2. Games Master UK
    88
    If you've yet to play Nintendogs, this new version is another ace reason to get involved. [Aug 2006, p.81]
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    80
    The "game" itself is entirely unchanged, with the same old firsbee competititions, agility and obedience trials. [Aug 2006, p.66]