Records are music discs that can be played for the player's pets in Nintendogs and Nintendogs + Cats. In Nintendogs the records can scare dogs, make them angry, reset their mood, or make them bark along to the music. In Nintendogs + Cats the records have similar but limited effects, and can make pets dance or lull them to sleep.
Pets will only react to a record if it is played onscreen- if the record is being played in the background, they will be unaffected.
A few records are exclusive to certain game versions (in Nintendogs they are called Archie's four secret records), for example, the Shredded Fur Record is exclusive to Labrador & Friends.
Nintendogs Records[]
Records are classified by different colors: orange, blue, and green. They can be found on walks as a present, and the rarity between record sets vary.
Orange Records[]
Orange records are part of the Nintendogs soundtrack. Each one has a theme revolving around actions puppies do, such as eating, playing, etc. While they make for nice background music, puppies do not have any reaction to them.
- There are five of these to collect.
Record | Version | Price | In-Game Description |
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All | N/A | "The walking theme from the five-song Nintendogs soundtrack." |
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All | N/A | "The fighting theme from the five-song Nintendogs soundtrack." |
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All | N/A | "The playing theme from the five-song Nintendogs soundtrack." |
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All | N/A | "The meeting theme from the five-song Nintendogs soundtrack." |
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All | N/A | "The eating theme from the five-song Nintendogs soundtrack." |
Blue Records[]
Most blue records are classical themes by well known composers. Two blue records, "Naptime" and "Nintendogs" have no known composer mentioned in their descriptions. Each record has a different effect on a puppy's behavior.
- There are six of these to collect.
Record | Version | Price | In-Game Description |
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All | N/A | "Composed by Haydn, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
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All | N/A | "Composed by an unknown, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
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All | N/A | "Composed by Alford, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
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All | N/A | "Composed by Bizet, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
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All | N/A | "Composed by Tchaikovsky, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
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All | N/A | "The Nintendogs theme song, this is one of six mystical records that evoke nature." |
Green Records[]
Green records contain music by Archie Hubbs, and are the rarest to find on walks. With the exception of the Giant Socks Record, these records are version-exclusive, similar to the music boxes. It is still possible to obtain them through Bark Mode, though. While they make for interesting background music, puppies do not have any reaction to them.
- There are four of these to collect.
Record | Version | Price | In-Game Description |
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Dachshund & Friends Best Friends |
N/A | "This song sounds oddly familiar... It's one of Archie's four secret records." |
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Chihuahua & Friends Dalmatian & Friends |
N/A | "This song sounds oddly familiar... It's one of Archie's four secret records." |
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Labrador & Friends | N/A | "This song sounds oddly familiar... It's one of Archie's four secret records." |
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All | N/A | "This song sounds oddly familiar... It's one of Archie's four secret records." |
White Record[]
The White Record is available at the start of the game. Only one is given, it cannot be found on walks, and it cannot be sold.
With this record, the player can record anything using the DS microphone. Puppies do not have any reaction, but the recording can be used as a greeting for players using Bark Mode.
Record | Version | Price | In-Game Description |
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All | N/A | "Use this record to record any message you like." |
Nintendogs + Cats Records[]
Icon | Record | Version | Price | In-Game Description |
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Dog & Cat Record | All | $30 | "A jazzy arrangement of the Nintendogs theme music." |
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Swordplay Record | All | $30 | "This record will get you up and running around!" |
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Naptime Record | All | $30 | "Music to ease your furry pals into a nice nap. So sleepy...zzz..." |
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Surprise Beat Record | All | $30 | "Get your pets marching to a different beat!" |
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Telephone Record | All | N/A | "If a puppy left you a message, it would leave a bark at the tone!" |
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Club Dog Record | All | N/A | "Dance party at our place tonight!" |
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Classics 1 | All | $35 | "It's a kitty and puppy jam!" |
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Classics 2 | All | $35 | "An elegant song for dancing... -Composed by P. I. Tchaikovsky" |
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Classics 3 | All | $35 | "This tune will get you on your feet... -Composed by S. Joplin" |
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Classics 4 | All | $35 | "This'll make them run. And run! -Composed by H. Necke" |
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Classics 5 | All | $35 | "A light, easy melody... -Composed by E. Waldteufel" |
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Thank You Record | All | N/A | "This song celebrates friendship between pets and their owners." |
Trivia[]
- If a recording was created using the White Record, the recording will appear in Archie's "Giant Socks" Record.