doglike
Like a hound
Doglike describes qualities associated with dogs—loyalty, eagerness, devotion, or sometimes submissiveness.
A doglike devotion suggests unwavering faithfulness.
Doglike eyes are typically large, expressive, and pleading.
The word can be affectionate or mildly disparaging depending on context.
Showing kindness, warmth
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- bondedFastened or emotionally connected
trusting · sociable · cuddly · nuzzling · greeting · tail-wagging · fetch · romping
Wild pack canine
- coyoteWild North American canid
- dingoAustralian wild canine
- jackalWild African dog
- foxCunning wild canine
hyena · feral · pack · alpha · howling · prowling · hunting · predatory
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- true-heartedSincerely loyal and honest
dedicated · constant · allegiant · attached · enduring · unfaltering · unswerving · true-blue
Beast's protruding face
- muzzleAnimal's nose area
- furAnimal body hair
- pawsAnimal feet
- tail-waggingDog's happy motion
furry · quadruped · panting · barking · howling · growling · whimpering · sniffing
Able to be taught
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
attentive · responsive · well-behaved · biddable · deferential · heedful · submissive · obsequious
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- loyalFirm in allegiance
bonded · trusting · sociable · cuddly · nuzzling · greeting · tail-wagging · fetch · romping · shadowing
wolf
Wild pack canine
fox · hyena · feral · pack · alpha · howling · prowling · hunting · predatory · scavenging
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
true-hearted · dedicated · constant · allegiant · attached · enduring · unfaltering · unswerving · true-blue · trustworthy
snout
Beast's protruding face
tail-wagging · furry · quadruped · panting · barking · howling · growling · whimpering · sniffing · carnivore
trainable
Able to be taught
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
dutiful · attentive · responsive · well-behaved · biddable · deferential · heedful · submissive · obsequious · fetching
protective
Serving to guard
territorial · guarding · barking · snarling · defensive · patrolling · warning · sentinel · fierce · intimidating
doglikedisloyal
Untrue to commitments
unfaithful · treacherous · traitorous · fickle · inconstant
doglikealoof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
standoffish · cold · distant · reserved · independent
like, dog, dogged, hot dog, doggy, canine, watchdog, underdog, top dog