IGN: Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Cheats, Codes and Cheat Codes

So you're ready to embark upon the great journey of pet ownership, eager to bond with a new puppy to call your own. There's just one problem: You don't understand Japanese!

Normally, that'd be a huge problem, but we here at IGN have got you covered. Welcome to our Nintendogs guide, designed and crafted to get you moving towards a loving relationship with the puppy of your dreams (and all that mushy jazz). Whether you're new to Nintendogs or just looking to find fresh things to do with your game, you'll find this introductory guide to be informative and entertaining.

In this Nintendogs strategy guide, you'll find:

Walkthrough and tips for starting your game to help you through the scary Japanese text of doom.
A helpful guide on other things to do with your young Nintendog pup.
Details on taking part in puppy competitions, including tips to make your puppy a winner.
A list of puppy tricks to teach your dog, including all the tricks we've uncovered.
A Nintendogs translation guide that details the general menus with helpful English translations of the Japanese text.

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Data Die

After loading Nintendogs, on the screen where the Nintendo logo is on top and copyright information on the bottom, press and hold L + R + A + B + X + Y simultaneously to delete your data from the cartridge.

Submitted by Alan A. Garcia

Unlockables: Chihuahua, Dachshund, and Shiba

Chihuahua: Link to someone playing Chihuahua and Friends
Dachshund: Link to someone playing Dachshund and Friends
Shiba: Link to someone playing Shiba and Friends

Unlockables: More Dogs

Beagle: Collect 2000 Owner Points
Cavalier king Charles Spaniel: Collect 14000 Owner Points
Jack Russel Terrier: When you take your dog for a walk, your dog may come across an Item called the Jack Russel Book. If you visit the kennel, you can now buy the single Jack Russel Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog: Collect 17000 Owner Points
Shih-Tzu: Collect 8000 Owner Points
Toy Poodle: Collect 4000 Owner Points
Welsh Corgi: Collect 10000 Owner Points

Unlock Dalmatian (US Ver)

To unlock the dalmation breed, you must find a fireman hat during a walk. Dalmation pups will then be available for purchase.

Submitted by Cole

Unlockable(US ver): Yorkie

Get 2000 Trainer Points.

Unlockable: Balloon

You can find it at the Discount Shop after gaining 300 Owner Points.

Unlockable: Jump Rope

You can find it at Discount Shop after gaining 300 Owner Points

Unlockable: Natural Bag of Dog Food

You can find it at the Pet Supply Store after gaining 10,000 Owner Points

Unlockable: Pull Rope

You can find it at the Discount Shop after gaining 300 Owner Points.

Unlock German Shepherd

Unlock the German Shepard by accumulating 30,000 Trainer points.

Submitted by Matt

Unlockable: Boxer

Gather 20,000 Trainer Points.

Hint: Free Gifts and Toys

While you can purchase new toys for your pup to play with, you can actually get some goodies for free if you know where to look. When you take your Nintendog on a walk, outline a path that goes by the blue "?" boxes marked on the map. Your puppy is likely to run off screen at those points and come back with a present for you!

Your puppy will also randomly run to get presents for you if you leave the game on the "Home" screen for long. If left unattended, your Nintendog will leave the apartment and stay off screen. Simply tap on the center button (the circular one) to whistle and call back your pup who should be carrying a new present.

Hint: Gift Locator

To find out if garbage or a present is approaching during one of your walks, look at the top screen. There should be the little dog symbol on the path that you drew. If that dog symbol stops and your dog is still walking, this indicates that either garbage or a present is coming up on the floor. If it is a present, tug your dog to a stop and your dog will notice it. It will pick it up and bring it over to you. It is easier to do this when your dog is running.

Submitted by jac1002

Hint: Beat The System

Prior to attending a contest, save the game. While attempting the trial, you may opt to turn off the Nintendo DS and reload your save (before the contest) to retry without docking your daily contest limit.

Submitted by nintendods12345

Easter Egg: Bulb Treat

When the light bulb appears, Use the stylus to drag the light bulb over your Nintendogs mouth. Your Nintendog will eat it. This has nothing to do with your Nintendogs hunger as it will do nothing to make it full or hurt.

Submitted by AlexDanW

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Published by: Nintendo
Developed by: Nintendo
Genre: Virtual Pet
Number of Players: 1
Release Date:
US: August 22, 2005
Japan: April 21, 2005

ESRB Content Descriptors: Comic Mischief

Media Size: 32 MB + 256KB EEPROM

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8.8

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