TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Introduction
II. Credits/FAQ Information
III. Legal Info
IV. The Play Area
V. Dogs
VI. Toys
VII. Downloads
VIII. Info/Extras
IX. FAQs
X. Future Versions
XI. Closure
I. INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to my Dogz II FAQ! This guide is meant to help you better understand
the wide world of Dogz II. This is the third FAQ that I have written and my
second PC FAQ. All of my FAQs can be found at www.gamefaqs.com. Dogz II is
a PC game, in which you can take care of virtual dogs. It’s sort of like a
tamogatchi, only it’s a dog and you don't have to clean up after it.
II. CREDITS/FAQ INFORMATION
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Thanks to:
*CJayC for posting my FAQs and reviews and also maintaining GameFAQs, even
when the stars fade from the sky.
*PF.Magic for making a game so simple, yet so fun.
BEFORE E-MAILING ME, READ THE FOLLOWING RULES TO SEE IF YOUR E-MAIL WILL BE
READ OR NOT:
1. No spamming (sending me or anyone in the credits junk mail).
2. Don't send me something that’s in the FAQ already.
3. Place Dogz II FAQ in the subject somewhere.
Previous Versions:
*Version Final (9/6/04): Four years without a need to update. Might as well
make it final.
*Version 2.0 (5/18/02): Finished the Downloads section and added a new FAQ.
*Version 1.0 (5/11/02): Created the FAQ and 11 of the sections. I really
doubt any more will come along, but hey, who can predict the future?
III. LEGAL INFO
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Dogz II copyright 1997 PF.Magic, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This FAQ copyright 2004 by Locke130. You may use this FAQ only for personal
use. You may not sell this FAQ or reproduce it. You may not use any
information, in whole or in part, without the consent of the author. You
may not use this FAQ on your own website without the consent of the author.
I am in no way affiliated with PF.Magic or any companies that made this
game.
MODERN ENGLISH:
This FAQ copyright 2004 by Locke130. You may only use this FAQ for helping
you or your friends with Dogz II. You can't sell this FAQ or make copies
of it. You may not use any information, not even one sentence, without my
permission. You may not use this FAQ on your website without my permission.
I didn't make Dogz II and I don't know anyone that did.
IV. THE PLAY AREA
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First off, the controls:
-Left Click: Pick up items/Pet your dog
-Double Click (left): Call your dog
-Right Click: Pick up your dog
When you boot up Dogz II, pets will come in the play area from outside. If
it’s the first time you've booted up Dogz II, then it will load the adoption
center where random dogs will come in. Right now, we'll assume that you're
booting it up for the first time.
On this screen, there is a vast array of things you can click on. We'll go
through them step by step:
*Door: Click this to open up the door. Click on it if a dog appears at the
door. This also is to let a pet out. If you don't like a pet, pick it up
and put it on the door. This will make the dog run out the door.
*Lock: On the bottom, in the middle of the door, there is a lock. Click on
it if you don't want pets to come in.
*2 buttons above the door: These show which dogs are out at the time being.
If there are no dogs out, it will say "Choose A Breed". Click on it to
choose what kind of dog you want.
*Playpen: If you have a dog already, this will take you to the play area.
*Web: This takes you to the PF.Magic website where you can download dogs
and play things.
*Adopt Now: This will adopt the pets you have on the screen.
*Blue Box: This is on the bottom of the screen. It will tell you random
information that might just help you.
I know there is more but they'll go under the toys section. When you're
ready, return to the playpen or adopt the pets by clicking the "Adopt Now"
button. If you adopt them, it will ask you to name the first pet you chose
and to enter your name. It will show you a screen that you have to accept.
If you do, then click Adopt. If not, then click Don't Adopt.
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PLAY SCREEN
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Before we plunge into the screen, let's define the Menu items:
-File:
*Activate Screensaver Now: Changes the screensaver on your computer to the
Dogz II screensaver.
*Create Adoption Kit: This allows you to create an adoption kit for a
friend on 3 floppy discs.
*Exit: Exits Dogz II
-Options:
*General Options: Opens up an options menu
a. Mouse hole closed: This option only applies to Catz II
b. Petz door locked: This locks the pet door so your pets can't enter
when you don't want them to.
c. Show Popup Help: Do you want an explanation of an item if you hold
your mouse pointer over it or not?
d. Show On-Screen Tips: Do you want the blue tips window at the bottom
of the screen on or off?
e. Petz II Sounds On: Do you want your pets to make noise or not?
f. Play Sound Effects Only if Front Window: If you're doing something
else on another program, do you want your pets to make noise while
you're working on it?
g. Active Background Mode On: This makes the background where your pets
play whatever is on your desktop at the moment.
h. Auto Save Photos: Do you want the computer to automatically save
photos you take?
i. Start Petz II When Windows Starts: Whenever you turn on your computer,
do you want this program to automatically start?
j. Startup in Fullscreen Mode: Do you want Active Background Mode on
whenever you start up Dogz II?
k. Playpen Wallpaper: Choose the background wallpaper you want.
*Screensaver Options: Opens up a window on the desktop, allowing you to change
the screensaver options.
*Cleanup Playpen: Puts all the toys back on the shelf.
*Clear Supply Shelf: I have no idea.
-Petz:
*Rename Petz: Change the name of one of your pets.
*Return Petz: Give a pet back to the adoption center.
*Copy Petz: Makes a pet just like the one you select and asks you to save it.
*Restore Original Colors: Changes the color of the dog you select to its
original color.
*Go to Playpen: Takes you to the play screen
*Go to Adoption: Takes you to the adoption screen
*Go to Toybox: Takes you to the toybox screen
*Adopt Petz Now: Adopts the pets you have on your screen
*Import Dogz 1.0: Import your pets from the original Dogz
*Import Catz 1.0: Only applies to Catz II
-Help:
*Help: Opens a help menu to help you understand something you don't.
*How to Order: Information about how to order Catz and/or Dogz I or II.
*Startup Screens: Opens the screen you see when you start Dogz II for the
first time.
*About: Tells you about the game.
Now, let's explain the screen:
*Door: Click to open for pets that come up to the door. If you don't want to
play with a certain pet anymore, drop them onto it.
*Lock: Makes it so pets can't come in unless you open the door for them. It’s
on the bottom of the door.
*2 buttons above the door: These show which pets you have out. If there is
only one or no pets out, you can click it to bring up a list of dogs which
you can bring out.
*Present Icon: Make an Adoption Kit for your friend
*Book Icon: Opens the help menu
*4 Arrows Icon: Switch to and from full screen mode
*Camera Icon: Take pictures of your pets
*Web: Go to PF.Magic's website to download new stuff.
*Adopt: Go to the adoption screen
*Toybox: Go to the toybox screen
*Left Arrow Button: Makes the shelf smaller
*Right Arrow Button: Makes the shelf normal size
*X button: Opens up a menu that allows you to clean up the area or exit
Dogz II
*Shelf: This is where all the toys are for your dogs to play with.
When you want to change toys, you go to the toybox screen. Let's go there
now.
The large toybox shows all the toys that you don't have on your shelf yet.
If you haven't seen one of them in the game yet, it will have a "new" sign
on it. Just drag the toys you want onto the shelf and the ones you don't
want onto the toybox.
V. DOGS
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There are five different breeds:
-Chihuahua:
*Default Name: Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball Z anyone?)
*Description: This dog is the smallest and one of the most hyperactive too.
If you want a dog that will play with you at all times, choose this dog.
-Mutt:
*Default Name: Scrappy
*Description: This dog will remain loyal to you for a long time. If want a
dog that’s well rounded, pick this dog.
-Bulldog:
*Default Name: Jowls
*Description: This kind of dog is an active type of dog. However, it likes to
fight with other dogs. Get this dog if you want a challenge or only want one
pet.
-Scottie:
*Default Name: Chip
*Description: This is also a very energetic dog and LOVES to play. If you are
a beginner, I would use this dog first as you'll have the most fun with it.
-Great Dane:
*Default Name: Bootz
*Description: This dog loves to play too, but not as much as the others. It's
very gentle, so it won't pick a fight with your other dogs. However, it will
fight if someone starts else picks a fight with it.
VI. TOYS
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-Toy: Chicken Treat Box
-Description: You can take chicken treats out to reward your pet or help them
learn tricks. To help them learn tricks, take out a treat and wiggle it in a
direction or over a toy.
-Toy: Rubber Star Ball
-Description: You can play fetch by throwing it (dragging your mouse and
releasing it before you stop).
-Toy: Rubber Duo Ball
-Description: The exact same thing as the Rubber Star Ball (only looks
different).
-Toy: Beef Treat Box
-Description: The same thing as the Chicken Treat Box (only different taste).
-Toy: Green Flying Disc
-Description: Throw it and your dog will try to jump and catch it.
-Toy: Yellow Flying Disc
-Description: Same thing as the Green Flying Disc.
-Toy: Gray Dog Food Bowl
-Description: If you're pets are hungry, they will eat the food out of this.
-Toy: Water Spray Bottle
-Description: If you're pets are bad, use this and squirt them with it to
discipline them.
-Toy: White Water Bowl
-Description: If you're dogs are thirsty, they will drink the water out of
this.
-Toy: Blue Pillow
-Description: Put your dog on this and they will sleep peacefully.
-Toy: Red Pillow
-Description: The same thing as the Blue Pillow
-Toy: Tug Toy
-Description: Flash this in front of your dog and they may just play Tug of
War with you.
-Toy: Flea Spray Bottle
-Description: Use this on your dogs if they are scratching a lot. It will
kill fleas.
-Toy: Blue Dog Brush
-Description: Use this on your dog and you'll brush them, making them a
little happier.
-Toy: Bone Treat Box
-Description: Same thing as the Chicken Treat Box.
-Toy: Bone
-Description: Your dog will chew on this bone for a while and it will
increase happiness.
-Toy: Paint Can
-Description: Use this if you want to change your dog's color. Right click
it to change the
color of the paint.
-Toy: Stick
-Description: Use it to play fetch with your dog. Other than that, it’s
the same as the bone.
-Toy: Blue Dog Food Bowl
-Description: Same as the Gray Dog Food Bowl.
-Toy: Wicker Basket
-Description: If you put your pets in there, they'll be a little happier.
-Toy: Wool Chew Doll
-Description: Same as the bone.
At www.petz.com, you can download new toys and breeds of Dogz. Please
note that these are also the Catz II downloads also. Here's what you
can download:
NOTE: I just went there the other day and they said they have
discontinued the download section. However, they said that you can find
these on fan sites so I will still list them.
-TOYS:
Auto-rolling Ball
Beach Ball
Catz Plush
Dogz Plush
Heart Candy Treatz
Holiday Surprise Box
Music Box
Plate of Leftovers
Potted Flowers
Red Toy Car
Satin Heart Pillow
-BREEDS:
Alley Cat
Chinchilla Persian
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Labrador
Main Coon
Poodle
Russian Blue
Sheep Dog
Tabby
-WALLPAPER:
Beach Wallpaper
Bunny Wallpaper
Cupid Wallpaper
Easter Egg Wallpaper
Firework Wallpaper
Holiday Wallpapers 1-6
'I Love You' Wallpaper
Redhot Wallpaper
Rose Wallpaper
Shamrock Wallpaper
Tie Wallpaper
Turkey Wallpaper
-To get your dog to do a trick, wiggle a treat in a direction or over
a toy.
-If a dog just happens to run away, go to the place where your pets
are saved and a folder should be there with the runaway dog's file in it.
Place it in the file with all your other pets and you'll get that dog
back.
-If you install Catz II on the same computer as Dogz II, you should get
twice the toys, twice the space for getting out toys and your Dogs/Cats
will live in unison.
-The background through the window of the pet door changes during
different times of the day.
Q: My pet RAN AWAY! How come?
A: You abused it or neglected it. This can happed when you use the
squirt bottle too much, don't pay attention to it for a long time or
don't play with it.
Q: I'm going on vacation and won't be able to play with my pets while
I'm gone! Will they run away?
A: The good news is your dog won't run away. It won't even feel
neglected. They only run away if you run the Dogz II program and
don't play with them.
Thanks for reading my FAQ! I hope you got a lot out of it and will
return in the future when it’s complete. I hope you enjoyed reading
it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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