Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends

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Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends lets you raise and train a digital dog on your Nintendo DS. Use the touchscreen to feed, groom, and play with your pup while the microphone helps teach tricks by voice. Each action affects your dog’s happiness and health as the internal clock tracks time passing. You can walk your pet, visit parks, and even trade with others wirelessly. The Dachshund version focuses on the lovable long-dog breed but includes options to interact with other pups too. The game’s clever use of DS features like touch controls and voice commands set it apart. It won the 2006 Innovation Award and Best Handheld Game honors. By 2015 the Nintendogs series had sold over 23 million copies worldwide second only to New Super Mario Bros on DS. Its success led to toys trading cards and a sequel Nintendogs + Cats for 3DS. Players praise the realistic pet care mechanics and lasting appeal.