dogginess
Essence of pups
Dogginess is the quality of being like a dog—in behavior, appearance, or spirit.
It suggests enthusiastic loyalty, playful energy, or unselfconscious affection: The retriever's dogginess was irresistible; he greeted every stranger like a long-lost friend.
The word can describe actual dogs or dog-like qualities in people or other animals.
Defense of claimed space
- retrievingRecovering something sent away
- herdingManaging animal groups
- diggingRemoving earth below
- markingIndicating with symbols
chasing · stalking · sniffing · foraging · burrowing · howling · barking · whining
One who safeguards others
- defenderOne who guards another
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- barkingCanine vocal outburst
territorial · patrol · sentry · guarding · warning · protective · sentinel · security
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- togethernessState of close connection
closeness · rapport · sociability · playfulness · cuddling · warmth · comfort · presence
Consistently loyal and true
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- trueheartedSincerely loyal in nature
fidelity · dependable · obedient · bond · allegiance · dedication · reliable · trustworthy
territoriality
Defense of claimed space
- retrievingRecovering something sent away
- herdingManaging animal groups
- diggingRemoving earth below
marking · chasing · stalking · sniffing · foraging · burrowing · howling · barking · whining · pouncing
protector
One who safeguards others
barking · territorial · patrol · sentry · guarding · warning · protective · sentinel · security · watchful
puppy
Juvenile canine
snout · muzzle · bark · howl · breed · whiskers · fleas · collar · leash · kennel
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- attachmentConnection or fondness
togetherness · closeness · rapport · sociability · playfulness · cuddling · warmth · comfort · presence · greeting
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
truehearted · fidelity · dependable · obedient · bond · allegiance · dedication · reliable · trustworthy · adherence
dogginessaloofness
Emotional unavailability, standoffishness
coldness · detachment · indifference · standoffishness · reserve
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