Owner Points

This page explains how to earn (and lose) Owner Points in Nintendogs + Cats.

Overview

When you play with your dog, go on walks, bathe your dog, win competitions and generally make your dog happy, your dog will earn points. Your puppy can earn up to 200 points per day. Your dog can lose points if you neglect it, or are mean to it (like yanking on the leash or pulling its tail). As your dog earns more points, your Owner Points increase. You can check your Owner Points by tapping the envelope icon in your journal. Having more owner points will unlock items and dog breeds. Cats also earn points, although they earn them much more slowly than dogs do. Your cat will earn points if you bathe it, play with it, brush it, and so on.

Earning Points

You will know that your dog or cat has earned points when you see colorful sparkles over it. For example, after playing with a toy for a minute or two, you will probably see yellow sparkles over your pet. This means that it has earned some points. Here is a partial list of things that make your dog or cat earn points:

  • Participate in a competition (dogs only)
  • Be bathed
  • Be brushed
  • Be petted
  • Play with a toy
  • Befriend and play with a neighbor's dog (dogs only)
  • Go on a walk (dogs only)
  • Be fed/watered
  • Learn and practice tricks (dogs only)

Losing Points

The following things might make your cat or dog lose points.

  • Not being fed when famished or watered when parched
  • Getting into trouble on walks (peeing on the sidewalk instead of in grass, eating garbage, getting in puddles) (dogs only)
  • Being dirty/filthy
  • Being left alone all day
  • Being teased (tugging ears/tail, making it sneeze, etc)
  • Having its leash tugged on walks (dogs only)
  • Being hit with a toy
  • Playing with a toy that scares it
  • Listening to a record that scares it

List of Items that Unlock with Owner Points

NOTE: For version-exclusive colors, check the version-exclusives list.

PointsDaysItem
Toy PoodleFrench BulldogGolden Retriever
4504
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Fan
    • Display Shelves
    • Miniature Bed
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Fan
    • Cupboard
    • Plush Dog Bed
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Fan
    • Fancy Wardrobe
    • Wicker Dog Bed
6005
  • Kennel:
    • Yorkshire Terrier
    • Great Dane
    • Pug
  • Kennel:
    • Miniature Dachshund
    • Shih Tzu
    • Bull Terrier
  • Kennel:
    • Shetland Sheepdog
    • Chihuahua
    • Jack Russell Terrier
8506
  • Barc:
    • Diet Food
    • Banana Lure
    • Wet Food
    • Lollipop
  • Barc:
    • Diet Food
    • Banana Lure
    • Wet Food
    • Lollipop
  • Barc:
    • Diet Food
    • Banana Lure
    • Wet Food
    • Lollipop
11007
  • Coletta:
    • Bell Collar
    • Metal-Link Necklace
    • Kid's Bandanna
    • Striped Bow
    • Men's Knit Hat
  • Coletta:
    • Bell Collar
    • Metal-Link Necklace
    • Kid's Bandanna
    • Striped Bow
    • Men's Knit Hat
  • Coletta:
    • Bell Collar
    • Metal-Link Necklace
    • Kid's Bandanna
    • Striped Bow
    • Men's Knit Hat
13508
  • Modo Home:
    • Luxurious Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Luxurious Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Luxurious Interior
16009
  • Modo Home:
    • Antique Sofa
    • Dining-Table Set
    • Leather Sofa
  • Modo Home:
    • Antique Sofa
    • Dining-Table Set
    • Armchair
  • Modo Home:
    • Antique Sofa
    • Dining-Table Set
    • Comfy Couch
185010
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Ring
    • Club Dog
    • Cat Tower
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Ring
    • Club Dog
    • Cat Tower
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Ring
    • Club Dog
    • Cat Tower
1900
  • Any dog walking path:
    • Stardust
  • Any dog walking path:
    • Stardust
  • Any dog walking path:
    • Stardust
210011
  • Kennel:
    • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    • Siberian Husky
    • Maltese
  • Kennel:
    • Miniature Pinscher
    • Cocker Spaniel
    • Pembroke Welsh Corgi
  • Kennel:
    • German Shepherd
    • Miniature Schnauzer
    • Pomeranian
235012
  • Barc:
    • Pro Disc
    • Leash
    • Pro Lure
  • Barc:
    • Pro Disc
    • Leash
    • Pro Lure
    • Heart Cookies
  • Barc:
    • Pro Disc
    • Leash
    • Pro Lure
260013
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Tube TV
    • Plush Dog Bed
    • Chest of Drawers
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Tube TV
    • Wicker Dog Bed
    • Japanese Step-Chest
  • Modo Home:
    • Retro Tube TV
    • Miniature Bed
    • Wooden Cabinet
300014
  • Coletta:
    • Lace Necklace
    • Newsboy Cap
    • Leather Cap
    • Headpiece
    • Fashion Specs
  • Coletta:
    • Lace Necklace
    • Newsboy Cap
    • Leather Cap
    • Headpiece
    • Fashion Specs
  • Coletta:
    • Lace Necklace
    • Newsboy Cap
    • Leather Cap
    • Headpiece
    • Fashion Specs
340015
  • Kennel:
    • Basset Hound
    • Beagle
    • Cocker Spaniel
  • Kennel:
    • Beagle
    • Maltese
    • Boxer
  • Kennel:
    • Dalmatian
    • Labrador Retriever
    • Bull Terrier
380016
  • Mr. R:
    • Party Hat
    • Rainbow Wig
    • Koopa-shell Chair
  • Mr. R:
    • Party Hat
    • Rainbow Wig
    • Koopa-shell Chair
  • Mr. R:
    • Party Hat
    • Rainbow Wig
    • Koopa-shell Chair
420017
  • Modo Home:
    • Mario Style Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Mario Style Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Mario Style Interior
460018
  • Modo Home:
    • Mushroom-Table Set
    • Arowana Aquarium
    • Cupboard
  • Modo Home:
    • Mushroom-Table Set
    • Arowana Aquarium
    • Fancy Wardrobe
  • Modo Home:
    • Mushroom-Table Set
    • Arowana Aquarium
    • Display Shelves
500019
  • Barc:
    • Meat Toy
    • Fine Food
    • Premium Shampoo
    • Flying-Butterfly Cat Wand
    • Swordplay
    • Jumping-Fish Cat Wand
  • Barc:
    • Meat Toy
    • Fine Food
    • Premium Shampoo
    • Flying-Butterfly Cat Wand
    • Swordplay
    • Flying-Butterfly Cat Wand
  • Barc:
    • Meat Toy
    • Fine Food
    • Premium Shampoo
    • Flying-Butterfly Cat Wand
    • Swordplay
    • Popping-Mouse Cat Wand
540020
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Pearl Necklace
    • Viking Hat
    • Origami Hat
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Fringed Leather Collar
    • Safari Hat
  • Downtown Barc:
    • RC Helicopter
    • Dot Collar
    • Movie-Star Shades
  • Town Barc:
    • Mario Kart
    • Peach Kart
    • Yoshi Kart
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Pearl Necklace
    • Viking Hat
    • Origami Hat
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Fringed Leather Collar
    • Safari Hat
  • Downtown Barc:
    • RC Helicopter
    • Dot Collar
    • Movie-Star Shades
  • Town Barc:
    • Mario Kart
    • Peach Kart
    • Yoshi Kart
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Pearl Necklace
    • Viking Hat
    • Origami Hat
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Fringed Leather Collar
    • Safari Hat
  • Downtown Barc:
    • RC Helicopter
    • Dot Collar
    • Movie-Star Shades
  • Town Barc:
    • Mario Kart
    • Peach Kart
    • Yoshi Kart
580021
  • Kennel:
    • Shetland Sheepdog
    • Chihuahua
    • Miniature Dachshund
  • Kennel:
    • Miniature Schnauzer
    • Labrador Retriever
    • Pomeranian
  • Kennel:
    • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
    • Siberian Husky
    • Boxer
620022
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Lure
    • Rainbow Disc
    • Berry Hood
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Lure
    • Rainbow Disc
    • Berry Hood
  • Mr. R:
    • Rainbow Lure
    • Rainbow Disc
    • Berry Hood
660023
  • Coletta:
    • Sunflower
    • Spiked Collar
    • Red Knit Scarf
    • Santa's Hat
    • Star Shades
  • Coletta:
    • Sunflower
    • Spiked Collar
    • Red Knit Scarf
    • Santa's Hat
    • Star Shades
  • Coletta:
    • Sunflower
    • Spiked Collar
    • Red Knit Scarf
    • Santa's Hat
    • Star Shades
700024
  • Modo Home:
    • Piano
    • Slim Cat Tower
    • Japanese Step-Chest
  • Modo Home:
    • Piano
    • Slim Cat Tower
    • Wooden Cabinet
  • Modo Home:
    • Piano
    • Slim Cat Tower
    • Chest of Drawers
740025
  • Kennel:
    • Dalmatian
    • German Shepherd
    • Miniature Pinscher
  • Kennel:
    • Great Dane
    • Pug
    • Jack Russell Terrier
  • Kennel:
    • Yorkshire Terrier
    • Pembroke Welsh Corgi
    • Shih Tzu
780026
  • Coletta:
    • Rose
    • Beaded Collar
    • Hibiscus Flower
    • Leather Necklace
    • Southwest Collar
    • Cop Sunglasses
  • Coletta:
    • Rose
    • Beaded Collar
    • Hibiscus Flower
    • Leather Necklace
    • Southwest Collar
    • Cop Sunglasses
  • Coletta:
    • Rose
    • Beaded Collar
    • Hibiscus Flower
    • Leather Necklace
    • Southwest Collar
    • Cop Sunglasses
820027
  • Barc:
    • Beach Ball
    • Burger Toy
    • Soccer Ball
    • Tippy Toy
    • Naptime
    • Classics 1
  • Barc:
    • Beach Ball
    • Burger Toy
    • Soccer Ball
    • Tippy Toy
    • Naptime
    • Classics 1
  • Barc:
    • Beach Ball
    • Burger Toy
    • Soccer Ball
    • Tippy Toy
    • Naptime
    • Classics 1
860028
  • Modo Home:
    • Futuristic Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Futuristic Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Futuristic Interior
900029
  • Modo Home:
    • Starship Cabinet
    • Electronic Fan
    • Armchair
  • Modo Home:
    • Starship Cabinet
    • Electronic Fan
    • Comfy Couch
  • Modo Home:
    • Starship Cabinet
    • Electronic Fan
    • Leather Sofa
940030
  • Coletta:
    • Silver Necklace
    • Heart Collar
    • Classy Collar
    • Fancy Bow
    • Stunt Helmet
    • Sporty Sunglasses
  • Coletta:
    • Silver Necklace
    • Heart Collar
    • Classy Collar
    • Fancy Bow
    • Stunt Helmet
    • Sporty Sunglasses
  • Coletta:
    • Silver Necklace
    • Heart Collar
    • Classy Collar
    • Fancy Bow
    • Stunt Helmet
    • Sporty Sunglasses
980031
  • Kennel:
    • French Bulldog
    • Golden Retriever
    • Shiba Inu
  • Kennel:
    • Toy Poodle
    • Golden Retriever
    • Shiba Inu
  • Kennel:
    • French Bulldog
    • Toy Poodle
    • Basset Hound
1020032
  • Modo Home:
    • Country Home Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Scandinavian Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Modern Interior
1060033
  • Downtown Barc:
    • Top Hat
    • Bow Tie
    • Masquerade Mask
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Gold Bar
    • Chef's Scarf
    • Chef's Hat
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Royal Heirloom Necklace
    • Tiara
    • Crown
  • Town Barc:
    • Diamond Collar
    • Platinum Collar
    • Glitzy Collar
  • Downtown Barc:
    • Top Hat
    • Bow Tie
    • Masquerade Mask
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Gold Bar
    • Chef's Scarf
    • Chef's Hat
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Royal Heirloom Necklace
    • Tiara
    • Crown
  • Town Barc:
    • Diamond Collar
    • Platinum Collar
    • Glitzy Collar
  • Downtown Barc:
    • Top Hat
    • Bow Tie
    • Masquerade Mask
  • Mountains Barc:
    • Gold Bar
    • Chef's Scarf
    • Chef's Hat
  • Seaside Barc:
    • Royal Heirloom Necklace
    • Tiara
    • Crown
  • Town Barc:
    • Diamond Collar
    • Platinum Collar
    • Glitzy Collar
1100034
  • Mr. R:
    • RoboPup Voucher
    • Thank You
    • Flat-Screen TV
  • Mr. R:
    • RoboPup Voucher
    • Thank You
    • Flat-Screen TV
  • Mr. R:
    • RoboPup Voucher
    • Thank You
    • Flat-Screen TV
1140035
  • Modo Home:
    • Modern Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Country Home Interior
  • Modo Home:
    • Scandinavian Interior

This list was adapted from ND-wiki.com's owner points list.