Puffle

Puffles are small furry pets native to Club Penguin Island. Puffles were first discovered in November 2005, and were first adoptable in March 2006, being sold for 800 coins, which has since been reduced to 400 coins. Puffles are small, limbless creatures who eat Puffle-O's and other foods native to Club Penguin.

Over the years, twenty additional species of puffle (including real-world animal counterparts) were officially recognized and discovered. Of fourteen, ten are permanently adoptable for members, two Puffle Creatures are permanently adoptable at the pet shop, two are adoptable for non-members, and six were temporarily adoptable at Prehistoric Party 2014. The Rainbow Puffle and Gold Puffle are adoptable via quests starting at the Puffle Hotel Lobby and Pet Shop, respectively.

The Blue Border Collie and Orange Tabby Cat became the first two permanently adoptable puffle creatures just prior to the Puffle Party 2014. Snowman Puffles became available at the Frozen Party, and Ghost Puffles became available at the Halloween Party 2014, a Blue Crystal Puffle became available at the Merry Walrus Party, after appearing in the TV special We Wish You a Merry Walrus. Alien Puffles became available for adoption at Operation: Crustacean.

There are Puffle Parties that have been held in either February, March, or April since 2009. Each puffle has their own special area (during the Puffle Parties) and, sometimes, there are discoveries of new species.

Physical Appearance
Puffles originally appeared with rough cut fur and generic facial expressions. They have eyes and a mouth, but do not have noses. In 2011, they were updated with a new look both in-game and on the Puffle Card. In 2013, the puffles were shown in a somewhat mix of their original artwork and the 2011 artwork (when coming out of animations they may also flash back into their original artwork).

Language
Not much is known about puffle language. Their main sound is squeaking, as seen (heard) in Puffle Roundup and by mousing over the puffles in Aunt Arctic's igloo in Secret Mission 1. Puffles also seem to be able to communicate with each other in some way because in many secret agent missions and/or EPF missions, puffles work together without making any sounds. In the book The Great Puffle Switch, it is revealed that puffles can speak to each other without penguins understanding. It is also mentioned by Aunt Arctic in the newspaper that she had been trying to figure out the puffle language and that Rockhopper can communicate with Yarr since they know each other well.

Species Abilities
All puffles have special abilities, mainly involving telekinesis. Each species can summon a toy at will from mid-air. All puffles can summon hair brushes, bath tubs, and some puffles can summon color specific objects like a sleeping mask. Puffles also have a keen sense of treasure hunting and can also perform tricks.

Limitations
Members can adopt up to 75 puffles, with no limit on the quantity of each colouration, while non-members can only buy up to 2 puffles of either red or blue. Former members keep their extra puffles. Puffles are currently the only type of pets penguins can own.

Care
When a player clicks on a puffle, a full screen menu shows up with five different tabs. Each tab has corresponding options for the type of care. The options are as follows:


 * Food: This tab has options for you to feed your puffles. Food that appears on this menu can be bought in the Pet Shop or from the interface. Most of the time, puffles will jump up and down for a food they like. If they don't jump up and down at all, then they don't like the food. The best way to feed a puffle is feeding him one apple whenever the food bar is at a one-half point and 2 Puffle O's when it’s empty.


 * Toys: The toys tab shows a ribbon of the basic toys for all the puffle colors you have. Additional, special, toys can be bought in the Pet Shop. A puffle only plays with its own toys (example: A red puffle will only play with bowling pins and cannons. It will not play with the white puffle's skates, the brown puffle's plane, etc.). Puffle Furniture does not show up on this list, but it may in the future.


 * Care: The tab shows the basic care options for your pet. Here you can give your pet a bath and brush their hair. The bath and brush features will appear in the interface.


 * Rest Tab: The rest tab only shows the Sleep feature. The feature will appear outside the interface.


 * Dress Tab: This tab allows the penguin to put hats on puffles. You could buy the hats in the catalog or use codes to unlock them. All Puffle Creatures cannot wear hats.


 * Pet Papers: Although not a tab, the puffle menu shows Pet Papers. Here, you can see your certificate of ownership, tips for Puffle Digging, or send your puffle back to its natural habitat.


 * Walk Tab: Since puffles could dig up food, this tab was created. It appears at the left side of the interface and has a picture of a puffle on a leash.


 * Puffle Handbook: Although not a tab, the puffle handbook tells you how to care for your puffles, information on the puffle color, and tells you about their features. This handbook is also at the Pet Shop.


 * Not Caring: If you don't care for your puffle, it will run away. When it runs away it sends you a postcard to tell you.


 * If you make all the bars full then your puffle will do a special action.

In-Game Care
When a player clicks a puffle in their own igloo, a little menu appears. You can see the tabs of your puffle and choose from 3 tabs. Here you can choose:


 * Walk Tab: Here you can walk your puffle. This tab can be used at the backyard and igloos.


 * Care Tab: Here you open the Puffle Interface. This tab is only used in the igloo.


 * Move to Igloo/Backyard Tab: Here you can move puffles to your backyard or igloo. The tab can be used in the backyard and igloos.

Types of Puffles
All puffles cost 400 coins to adopt (formerly 800), except in the case of the Rainbow and Gold puffles, and most Puffle Creatures. The Blue and Red Puffles are the only puffles that are available to both non-members and members. Every puffle other than the blue and red ones require a membership to purchase. If a toy puffle is bought at a real store, one can unlock a member puffle. If a penguin was a member and had a Member Puffle, and his/her membership expires, the penguin will still have the member only puffles. Each puffle has a different personality and style so players can find the one that fits them best. These are all the puffles that have been permanently or temporarily adoptable in order of discovery dates.

Main/Adoptable Puffles
* indicates a non-member puffle.

Playable/Main Game Appearances
Some puffles can help you play games.
 * Red - Catching Waves
 * Green - Jet Pack Adventure
 * Purple - Dance Contest
 * Pink - Aqua Grabber
 * Black - Cart Surfer (also appears as main character in Thin Ice)
 * First ten puffles - Puffle Roundup, Puffle Launch, Pufflescape

All puffles, even those which don't have a specific game, can participate in Puffle Launch and Pufflescape, whether you are a member or not a member. You also do not need a puffle to play; red puffles are default for Puffle Launch and white ones in Pufflescape. Currently, the Rainbow Puffle, Gold Puffle, as well as all Puffle Creatures, cannot participate in either game.

Cameo Appearances

 * In Ice Fishing, a Pink puffle will swim along with a banner, warning the player of enemies. It used to be a blue puffle.


 * Puffles were the main character in the Paint by Letters book, My Puffle.


 * Some of the power cards in Card-Jitsu involve puffles. There is a Card-Jitsu deck themed on puffles, which is called the Puffle Deck.


 * You must rescue either a Blue, Pink or Black Puffle in Puffle Rescue.

History

 * November 15, 2005: A blue fluff ball is spotted at the Ice Rink, a pink fluff ball is spotted at the Snow Forts, and a green fluff ball is spotted at the Dance Club.
 * November 23, 2005: The "little fluffy things" are declared safe and a contest is held to name them.
 * December 14, 2005: The game Puffle Roundup is released so penguins can help capture all the puffles.
 * March 17, 2006: The Pet Shop is opened and blue puffles, green puffles, pink puffles, and black puffles are ready for adoption.
 * April 14, 2006: Puffle furniture is ready to be purchased in the Pet Shop.
 * August 25, 2006: Purple puffles are put up for adoption in the Pet Shop for the first time.
 * September 29, 2006: Penguins are able to walk their puffles for the first time.
 * November 24, 2006: Penguins are able to bathe their puffles for the first time.
 * December 8, 2006: Rockhopper brings hundreds of red puffles from Rockhopper Island to Club Penguin and they become adoptable in the Pet Shop.
 * October 26, 2007: A yellow puffle is spotted at the Forest during the Halloween Party 2007.
 * November 30, 2007: Yellow Puffles become available in the Pet Shop.
 * February 13, 2009: Puffles start playing with their furniture for the first time.
 * February 20, 2009: During the Puffle Party 2009 a white puffle was spotted at the Dojo Courtyard and Ski Hill.
 * March 6, 2009: White Puffles become available in the Pet Shop.
 * February 18, 2010: Orange puffles are seen at the Ski Village during the Puffle Party 2010.
 * February 25, 2010: Orange Puffles become adoptable at the Pet Shop.
 * January 17, 2011: After leading an expedition into the wilderness, penguins discover brown puffles on an island just off the coast of Club Penguin Island.
 * March 8, 2011: The Pet Shop gets a major renovation, penguins buy food for their puffles for the first time, the new Puffle Interface is launched, and the puffles are given a new look.
 * October 4, 2011: Puffle hats are released.
 * February 11, 2013: Rainbow puffles make an appearance in Puffle Party (Gotta Have a Wingman), confirming their true existence.
 * March 7, 2013: Construction begins on the Puffle Hotel, a building tall enough to get to the cloud the rainbow puffles are on.
 * March 21, 2013: The Puffle Party 2013 arrives with the new Puffle Hotel at the Plaza. The Rainbow Cannon on the Puffle Hotel Roof launches penguins to the Cloud Forest to adopt rainbow puffles.
 * May 30, 2013: The price to purchase a puffle is dropped from 800 to 400 coins.
 * June 20, 2013: Puffles start digging treasure around the island and can earn you coins.
 * July 11, 2013: Puffles can have full care stats in the Puffle Interface. They can also dig up rare items in Puffle Digging.
 * August 15, 2013: Puffles start digging up for food in Puffle Digging.
 * October 3, 2013: Puffles can eat pizza at the Pizza Parlor using the Puffle Snack Station.
 * November 14, 2013: The Gold Mine, opens and penguins are now able to adopt Gold Puffles.
 * November 21, 2013: Puffles get mind controlled by Herbert and the Puffle Hotel renovates.
 * January 23, 2014: Penguins are able to adopt up to 40 puffles and keep them in their backyards.
 * January 23, 2014: 6 Dinosaur Puffles are temporarily adoptable.
 * April 17, 2014: Two new puffles, the Blue Border Collie and the Orange Tabby Cat puffles are available from the Puffle Party 2014. The Puffle Park will open, allowing all puffles to get active and get some fresh air. Puffles will be able to perform Puffle Tricks.
 * August 21, 2014 - September 3, 2014: One new puffle, the Snowman Puffle, is available for members to create and adopt.
 * October 23, 2014 - November 5, 2014: Members are able to capture and adopt the Ghost Puffle during the party.
 * December 4, 2014: Penguins enter The Wilds and find many new Puffle Creatures.
 * December 18, 2014 - December 29, 2014: At the final quest of the Merry Walrus Party, members are able to adopt a Blue Crystal Puffle.
 * March 26, 2015: The Puffle Party 2015 starts, and members who play Club Penguin on desktop can now adopt Puffle Creatures at the Puffle Wild
 * April 22, 2015: Snowman Puffles returned at the Frozen Fever Party.
 * September 30, 2015 - October 21, 2015: Two dinosaur puffles returned at the 10th Anniversary Party, the Black T-Rex and Pink Stegosaurus Dinosaur Puffle respectively.
 * October 21, 2015 - November 4, 2015: Ghost Puffles returned at the Halloween Party 2015.
 * November 18, 2015 - December 2, 2015: Alien Puffles are adoptable at Operation: Crustacean.
 * December 2, 2015 - January 6, 2016: Alien Puffles are adoptable after Operation: Crustacean.
 * December 16, 2015 - January 6, 2016: Snowman Puffles and Blue Crystal Puffles were once again adoptable at the Holiday Party 2015.

Famous Puffles

 * Yarr
 * Great Puffle Circus Ringmaster
 * Keeper of the Boiler Room
 * Keeper of the Stage
 * Bouncer
 * Blast
 * Flare
 * Loop
 * Pop
 * Flit
 * Chirp
 * Chill
 * Lolz
 * Ed McCool
 * Destructo
 * Dubstep
 * Plok
 * Fluffy
 * Pete
 * Darwin
 * Black Rescue Puffle
 * Lucky
 * Gariwald's Puffle
 * Glitterpants

Trivia

 * It took approximately 3000 submissions from players suggesting a name for these creatures in the "Name the Critter" contest. The Club Penguin Team eventually decided the winning name, "Puffles".
 * The penguin that came up with the winning name was Gronnie.
 * Screenhog created the original puffles.
 * When players adopt a puffle, they will receive a postcard from sys saying "Thank you for adopting (puffle's name). It needs a lot of attention. Puffles will return to the wild when they are left alone for too long".
 * Most puffles are almost exactly half as tall as a penguin. The only exception is the White Puffle.
 * There is a Card-Jitsu deck of trading cards with all cards about puffles.
 * Players used to be able to see the names of other players' puffles in their igloo. However, this feature was removed.
 * Puffles might have telekinesis, because they seem to be able to make items appear and pick them up without arms or hands.
 * If a member buys a puffle, but their membership expires, some puffles that are not red or blue will stay, which means non-members can own member puffles.
 * Yarr, The Keeper of the Boiler Room, The Keeper of the Stage, and Aunt Arctic's puffles went missing during early/mid January 2010 due to the Cave Expedition. They could soon be seen in a rock slide but soon they returned due to the new game Puffle Rescue where penguins saved puffles from the seas and in caverns.
 * On most of the Puffle Party logos closely, one can see that the letters have the colors of all the puffles (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Black, White, Orange, and most recently, Brown). The 'Y' in 'Party' is a Magenta/Fuchsia color. There were rumors that a magenta colored puffle will come out, however, it is unlikely.
 * It is likely that puffles are mammals, as they have fur and other features that make them mammal-like.
 * However, real life dinosaurs are reptilian, likely meaning Dinosaur Puffles are also reptilian.
 * In the 2010 Coins for Change results video, as the coin is traveling through the pipe, there is a Pre-Historic Puffle with two large teeth at the front of its mouth. However this is just a statue.
 * When the Red Puffle was first released in the Pet Shop, they were only for Members. But in 2007, Club Penguin let the Red Puffles be for Non-Members as well. This might mean a Member puffle in the future could turn into a Non-Member puffle.
 * When puffles try to use Puffle Beds, Puffle Igloos, etc., their old look will be used in the animation briefly.
 * It's unknown if they inhabited Club Penguin Island before penguins. Sensei might have brought puffles to Club Penguin, because he was supposedly the first penguin on the island.
 * There is a Card-Jitsu power card that features every puffle released before White Puffles. The owner of the card rings a Bell which then causes a stampede of puffles onto the opposing player.
 * On September 29, 2006, penguins were able to walk their puffles for the first time.
 * Screenhog was originally not going to give puffles mouths, but Billybob and Rsnail convinced him to add them.
 * Since Red Puffles come from Rockhopper Island, and Blue Border Collies and Orange Tabby Cats came from an unnamed island, it is possible that puffles are also found on islands nearby Club Penguin Island.
 * In May 2013, the price to purchase a puffle was changed from 800 to 400.
 * On June 20, 2013, Puffle Digging was added, which allows puffles to dig for coins. Later, in July 2013, puffles could also dig up certain items and furniture.
 * 2013 was the first time multiple puffles were discovered in one year since 2006.
 * Multiple puffles were discovered again in 2014.
 * Before, puffles counted as a hand item so the owner cannot hold a hand item whilst walking a puffle. However, you can now walk puffles and have a hand item.
 * As of January 2014, if a penguin has more than 10 puffles, he/she can move the rest of them to the Igloo Backyard. If a puffle is in the backyard, their stats remain the same.
 * As of April 2014, if you log off on Club Penguin walking with a puffle and login again, your puffle will be with you, and will not go to the Backyard or to the Igloo.
 * There are also versions of puffles as hand items, although these are not obtainable. They function similarly to how Flare does in-game.
 * As of May 2014, owners can make their puffle dig anytime. After digging once, the player has to wait for roughly two minutes before a puffle can be made to dig again.
 * The Snowman Puffle is the first puffle to be artificially created by penguins themselves by finishing quests.