
Nintendogs + Cats is a game that allows players to engage with lifelike puppies and kittens through a range of enjoyable activities. The game comes in three editions, each featuring a unique starting breed: French bulldog, toy poodle, and golden retriever. However, each edition lets players unlock and experience over 20 additional breeds.
In *Nintendogs + Cats*, your journey begins at the Kennel, where you’re asked to choose a dog from a wide variety of available breeds. After making your selection, you bring your new pet home and gradually help them become comfortable enough to learn their name. Once they have a name, you teach them the introductory command, “Sit,” and then you’re free to explore a sandbox-style experience. In this open-ended world, you can go shopping, take walks, play with your pet, or enter contests. *Nintendogs + Cats* doesn’t follow a defined story or present a clear conclusion. Some players aim to collect the “Robodog Voucher” through the game’s recycling system, while others focus on earning the most “Trainer Points” to unlock content or strive for victory in competitions. Ultimately, the game leaves it up to the player to determine their own goals and how they want to experience *Nintendogs + Cats*.
| 3DS | March 25, 2011 |

| Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederlands | ✓ | ||
| English (US) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Français | ✓ | ||
| Deutsch | ✓ | ||
| Italiano | ✓ | ||
| Português (Portugal) | ✓ | ||
| Русский | ✓ | ||
| Español (España) | ✓ |