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Species		Personality		Gender
Pig		Smug		Male
Birthday		October 13th
Favorite saying		"You can't have your cake and eat it too."
Catchphrase		"zoink"
Clothing		Red ringmaster coat Military uniform (Red)
Umbrella		Maple umbrella Two-tone umbrella
Main appearances
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Other appearances
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Names in other languages  トンファン  돈후앙  Lino  Clemens  豚皇  Aaron  Solomín  Chops  豚皇  Aaron  Solomín  Чопс
Phrase in other languages  だトン  떼끼에로  oinc  borsti  豚  lardon  zoink  moddervet  豚  lardon  zoink  хряк-с

Chops is a smug pig villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. He is the only smug pig in the series. His name comes from "pork chops," a food which is made from pigs.

In New Horizons, Chops has the education hobby and can be seen wearing rimmed glasses, reading a novel while outside, and using a magnifying glass when near certain objects.

Characteristics

Appearance

Artwork of Chops from Welcome amiibo.

Chops is a cream-colored pig with yellow, curly hair, a brown mustache, blue eyes, and purple inside his ears. He also has a peach snout and brown hooves.

Personality

Below is a brief description of the smug personality. For more information, click here.

Chops has a smug personality, meaning he will appear kind to the player. Occasionally, he may flirt with the player, regardless of gender. He may also talk about trains, and ask the player to keep his obsession a secret. He also may come off as conceited, but he still gets along with any villager, regardless of their personality. It is implied that he has an unseen hobby of dancing. Chops goes to sleep at 2:00 AM and wakes up at 8:30 AM.

Villager information

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Chops cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 13	Smug	zoink
Default clothing	Red ringmaster coat
Default umbrella	Maple umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Ornate
Least favorite style	Basic
Favorite color	Gray
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 3 kids
Skill	Making crafts
Goal	Politician
Halloween fear	Werewolf hood
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Mocha
Amount of milk	None
Amount of sugar	None

In New Horizons

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 13	Smug (A)	zoink
Default clothing	Military uniform (Red)
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Red) & rain hat (Black) During snow: Short peacoat (Green) & knit hat (Red) Sleepwear or if sick: Pajama dress (Berry red) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Red) While doing yoga: Tank (Red) While sunbathing: Triangle shades As a tourist: Blue hotel aloha shirt/ Blue hotel cardigan or Orange hotel aloha shirt/ Orange hotel cardigan Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Red) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Red) Bunny Day: Earth-egg outfit  & earth-egg shell Halloween: Flashy animal costume (Red) & impish horns (Red) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Brown) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Red) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Waistcoat (Navy blue) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Waistcoat (Navy blue) &  balloon hat (Green) Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: As a student for the school: School uniform with necktie (Navy blue) As the teacher for the school: Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & rimmed glasses (Black) As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café uniform (Red) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Red) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Red) As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's jacket (Blue) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Red necktie) As a patient for the hospital: Pajama dress (Berry red) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Yellow) While practicing hula: Hula top (Red) & hibiscus hairpin (Red) While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-striped wet suit (Red) & retro shades (Green) During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning event tee (Green) &  neon shades (Lime & purple)
Default umbrella	Two-tone umbrella
Initial NookPhone	Red
Final NookPhone	Checkered 2 - Fabric 13
Favorites
Favorite styles	Gorgeous and Elegant
Favorite colors	Red and   Green
Hobby	Education
Handheld items
Bag	Veggie-print
Book	Novel
Food	Chocolate donut
Drink	Tea can or yellow mug
Popsicle	Orange

Ideal clothing for Chops – Red / Green Gorgeous and Elegant clothing
Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles. For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
Name Image Price Available from Argyle sweater (Green)  1,200 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Chima jeogori (Vermilion)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Chimayo vest (Red)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters China poblana  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Cold-country dress (Red)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Emblem blazer (Green)  1,960 Bells  Able Sisters Hibiscus hairpin (Red)  560 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Prince's tunic (Green)  4,800 Bells  Able Sisters Shawl-and-dress combo (Red)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Silk hat (Green) Not for sale  Gulliver Steampunk hat (Green)  1,320 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Tam-o'-shanter (Red) Not for sale  Gulliver Tweed jacket (Green)  1,680 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters
More Red Items More Green Items More Gorgeous Items More Elegant Items

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Chops
Thought bubble	I want to stay in a place designed for winners.
Client's vision	The Winner's Circle
Required items	Pile of Cash Rocking Chair Claw-Foot Tub
Favorite song	K.K. Swing

House

In New Leaf

Items:	Harpsichord  Rococo Dresser  Retro Stereo  Rococo Sofa  Regal Lamp  Throne  Lady Palm  Classic Table  Coat Hanger  Moth Orchid  Gorgeous Wall Clock
Wall:	Stately Wall
Floor:	Plush Carpet
Music:	K.K. Moody

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Beige stone roof
Siding:	Gray stucco exterior
Door:	Black fancy door
Interior:
Items:	Billiard Table  Fireplace  Phonograph  Rocking Chair  Iron Hanger Stand  Antique Clock  Upright Piano  Antique Mini Table  Rotary Phone  Deer Decoration
Wall:	Black-Crown Wall
Floor:	Simple Red Flooring
Music:	K.K. Moody

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Official example

Chops
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 13	Smug	zoink
Default clothing	Red ringmaster coat
Umbrella	Maple umbrella
House request
Thought bubble	I'm pretty sure I was a king in a previous life, so I really should have a royal room.
Client's vision	A king's chamber.
Required items	Golden bench Golden bed Golden table
Favorite song	Soulful K.K.

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Gold roses  Statue fountain  Golden bed  Golden chair  Golden bench  Golden woman  Golden man  Golden table  Golden clock  Golden closet  Golden dresser  Golden screen  Throne  Valiant statue  Great statue  Soulful K.K.  Chops's pic  Golden wall torch
Interior:	Gorgeous rug  Persian rug  Helipad rug  Stone wall  Golden wall  Palace wall  Palace tile  Golden carpet
Clothing:	Red ringmaster coat  Royal shirt  Royal shorts  Royal crown  King's beard  Maple umbrella
Nature:	Gold roses
Housing:	Golden roof  Golden exterior  Gold steel door  Gold steel door  Golden fence
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 13	Smug	zoink
Clothing	Red ringmaster coat
Umbrella	Maple umbrella
amiibo card traits
Dice value	1
Hand sign	Paper
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×4
Hunger	×3
Vision	×3
Favorite fruit	Peach

In Pocket Camp

Chops was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on October 26, 2023.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 13	Smug	zoink
Default clothing	Red ringmaster coat
Biography
Description	He likes to think of himself as a gentleman. How other people think of him is a whole other story.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Cotton
Version added	5.4.2b
Date unlocked	October 26, 2023
How to invite	Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Joey and Pals' Island)
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Red ringmaster coat Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Rococo dresser
Level 20	Chops's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Card profiles

amiibo card

Card back

#185 Chops - Series 2

Star sign: Libra Birthday: October 13 Dice value: 1 Hand sign: Paper

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Trivia

• Chops shares his birthday with Gonzo.

Names in other languages

	トンファン Tonfan	Homophone either "Don Juan" or "dauphin", and「豚」(ton, onyomi reading of "pig")
	돈후앙 Don Huang	Misspelling of "돈 후안" (Don Huan, Don Juan); also a pun on "돈" (don, pig)
	豚皇 Tun Huang	Pig emperor, also a transliteration of "dauphin"
	Чопс Chops	Same as English name
	Chops	Same as English name
	Clemens	-
	Solomín	Diminutive of "solomillo" (tenderloin)
	Aaron	A Hebrew name meaning "strong" or "exalted"
	Lino	Common Italian male given name, perhaps from "maialino" (piglet)

See also

• List of villagers 
• List of villagers in New Horizons
• List of villager birthdays in New Horizons