FAQS

How do I edit my information such as my username and password?
Just click on the link above that says 'profile' and it will take you to your profile (obviously). Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see where you can change this information.

What is HDT and how do I get it?
HDT stands for Houndism Tokens. HDT are obtained by donating to the site (click 'donating' to visit the donation page).

How long will it take to receive my HDT?
It can take anywhere between 3-5 business days to have your tokens credited to your account. If you do not received your tokens within 3-5 business days, contact an administrator.

What can I do with my HDT?
HDT can be "cashed in" or exchanged for an account upgrade, more shows, dog points or HDD (Houndism Dollars).

How do messages work?
Messages are very simple to use. All the messages sent to you will go to your inbox. To view these just click on the link above named 'Inbox'. All your messages from other players can be viewed there. To send a message, simply go to your inbox and click on 'Send a message'. All you have to do is put the players ID number into the 'send to' box, type your message, and send it. It is really very simple.

How do I use the bank?
To get to the bank click on the link above called 'World'. Then look for the link called 'Bank'. You many choose to deposit money, or withdrawl it. Every sunday 3% of the money you have in the bank will be added on top of what you already have. So the more money you have in the bank, the more money you will get each Sunday =)

How does the transfer tool work?
The transfer tool is useful when you want to transfer money, a dog, or HDT to another player. You may simply choose which dog or how much money to transfer, type in the players ID number that you want to send it to...and that’s it. The transfer tool is located in 'World'.

How do I create shows?
To create shows, click on the link above named 'Shows'. Below the search shows box you will see a link that says 'Create Shows'. That is where you may create your shows. Basics can create 7 shows a day, and Diamonds can create 14 shows a day.

How do I buy a dog?
To buy a dog click on 'World' then find the link that says 'Dog Store'. The dogs will show up on your kennel page when you purchase them.

How do I put a picture on my dog?
To put a picture on your dog, go to your dogs page and find the input box that is named 'picture'. Just simply put the URL of the picture you want to use, and press 'Edit Dog'. Please make sure the pictures are not copyrighted if you are going to use it, that would me much appreciated.

How do I put my dog for sale or stud?
The process for putting your dog for sale or stud is basically the same. Of course your dog has to be a male to be put for stud though. If you go to your dogs page, there will be two boxes that say 'sale price' and 'stud price'. Just put the price you want to set them for and press 'Edit Dog'. If you price a dog for $0 they are not for sale. Same for the stud price.

How do I enter my dog in shows?
To enter your dog in shows click on the link above called 'Shows'. Select the dog you would like to enter, the event type, and how many days the shows will run in. This will bring up all the shows in that event type that your dog may enter. All the shows displayed will be within the dogs level, and nothing else. Look to the right of the screen and you will see a link that says 'Enter' next to each show. Click on it and it will enter you dog in that show. Basic players can enter each dog in 75 shows at a time, and Diamond players can enter each dog in 175 shows at a time.

What determines which dog wins a show?
To have the best chance of winning in a show, make sure your dog is not hungry and he is as happy as possible. The better their hunger and happiness the better chance they have of winning. There will be a much more complex show system in the future where each show type will depend on different stats.

What determines which shows my dog can enter?
Every dog has a level which ranges from 1-6 that depends on the dogs stats. As the dog's stats improve, the dog's level will as well. Your dog may only enter shows that are set as the same level as he is. You may check your dogs level by searching for shows and reading what level it says at the top of the screen.

Where can I find items to buy for my dog?
All items such as Toys, Grooming, Food, and accessories can be bought at the Store. The link is located on the top banner that says 'Stores'. You will be able to choose which shop you would like to go to.

How do I train my dog in the training area?
To get to the training area go to the link on the top banner that says 'World' then find the link that says 'Training Area'. The training area is a place where you can take your dog once a week and train him in two specific stats that you choose. This is really beneficial if you remember to do it every week.

What can I do with my dogs points?
If you go to your dogs’ page and click on their points it will bring you to a page where you can exchange points to improve their stats. For every 5,000 points your dog has, you can allocate 1 stat point.

What age do dogs retire at?
Dogs retire at age 12. This means they are unable to enter shows or breed anymore.

How do I breed my dog?
To breed two dogs they must be of the same breed. Go to your male dogs page and you will see a link that says 'Breed'. When you click the link it will show all the females you have that are suitable to breed to the male. Just click on the female you wish to breed and you will have a pup on your kennel page. Once you breed a female, she may not bred again for a week.
Pups must be 2 years old to do most things.

The pups stats will depend on the parents stats. The better the parents stats are, the better the pups stats will be.

What can I do at the vet with my dog?
To get to the vet click on 'World' located on the top banner. Then find the link called 'Vet'. At the vet you can give your dog vaccinations. When you give you dog vaccinations it will increase some of your dogs stats, this can be done once a week. Another thing you can do at the vet is Neuter your dog. This will make them not able to produce offspring anymore, so be careful if you don't want to nuetur your dog.

To start off racing is started here at the racing page which is pretty self explanatory. Races are held with your choice of two or three dogs. Each dog runs 4 lengths with either 60, 80 or 100 yard sections picked at random.

Racing boils down to 3 main things. First are your dog stats. They have a factor over everything the races have to offer. Second is stamina. It determines your speed, and without speed you cannot go anywhere. Lastly and probably the biggest is your tactics. Tactics have 3 values which are layout out as x/y/z.

The first value (x) is the basis of the calculation of your dog’s acceleration. Acceleration determines how fast your dog is going to get to his max/top speed in each length. The second value (y) is the basis of the calculation of your dog’s max/top speed. The remaining value (z) is the basis of the calculation of your dog’s rest for the length. This goes hand in hand with stamina as each point you enter in rest is roughly 10 stamina points for your dog.

Tactics are chosen for each dog and each dog chooses 1 tactic per length, all done here. The most balanced tactic you can enter is 4/4/4. This is good for lengths of 80 yards because your top gets a fair top speed at a fair acceleration rate, without tiring himself too much.

If you step up your speed and go 3/5/4, your dog will obviously have a faster yard per minute speed but this is only good for a 100 yard length or maybe a 80 yard length as your dog will not accelerate fast enough to reach his max speed of a 60 yard length. Depending of how much you rest in the race your dog will probably tire pretty far into his stamina and you only want to race with high and mainly full (100) a. Your dog will regain 90 stamina nightly as long as he has 50 or more hunger. The race challenger is the player who chooses how much or whether the race will have a wager. Each dog in the race pays the wager and the winner takes the pot. The winner top also receives 2000 points to use towards his stats, 1000 for second (in a three dog race), and 500 for last.

How do I get items into my shop?
Click on the link above called 'Inventory'. This will bring you to where all the items you have bought are stored. Click on the item you wish to put into your shop and it will bring you to a list of things you can do with that item. Just click on the link that says 'Put item into shop' and the item will go to your shop.

How do I get to my shop and edit the items prices?
To get to your shop, just click on the link above named 'Shop'. This will bring to a page where all the items in your shop can be viewed. If you click on an item it will allow you to price the item. Any item priced for $0 will not be for sale. You can view your shop front by clicking on 'View Your Shop Front' on your edit shop page.