User blog comment:DoodleFox/SHULK COMFIRMED/@comment-4780559-20140829161840/@comment-24196478-20140829192551

duck hunt dog is a very iconic character from a game that was bundled with a game that pretty much saved nintendo back in 1985, and most gamers no matter their age recognize the dog from the game. he's appeared in a couple of different games besides duck hunt, including his very own game which of course specializes in shooting things.

the duck hunt dog might not have too much potential but most people who do want him always agree on a couple of moves from a small set; such moves include throwing ducks who move in different ways based on their color, throwing clay pigeons, using his own NES Zapper, being carried upwards by ducks he holds, and even laughing as a taunt before getting shot for high power close damage, similar to an event that can actually happen in the game. his final smash is almost unanimously agreed on; similar to snake's fs, duck hunt dog will hide in "grass" as ducks swarm around and attack players, while you take control of the NES Zapper and shoot opponents

Duck Hunt Dog may not be the most likable character because of his simple personality and his iconic laughing, but he represents an older side of Nintendo as well as a unique piece of hardware. That, and I'm sure most older gamers would love him in the game to use as a sandbag.