pup
Young seal, perhaps
A pup is a young dog, seal, or other mammal.
The word is informal and affectionate—you might call your adult dog pup the way you'd call a grown child kid.
To pup is to give birth to puppies.
A pup tent is a small, simple tent.
Young dog or wolf
- litterScattered waste or debris
- newbornInfant just delivered
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- suckleFeed at the breast
wean · neonate · juvenile · offspring · birth · runt · dam · sire
Neck encirclement
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- breedCultivated variety of animal
adoption · grooming · microchip · tag · crate · animal shelter · dog park · pet store
Extremely endearing
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- sweetTasting of sugar
- floppy earsEars that hang down
- fuzzySoft and unclear
fluffy · tiny paws · snuggly · heartwarming · precious · endearing · lovable · irresistible
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- friskyLively and playful
- energeticHaving much vigor
- bouncyTends to rebound
lively · zoomies · tug-of-war · chew toy · fetch · wrestling · pounce · tumble
Compliance with authority
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
crate training · leash training · treats · clicker · sit · stay · recall · manners
whelp
Young dog or wolf
suckle · wean · neonate · juvenile · offspring · birth · runt · dam · sire · growth
collar
Neck encirclement
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
breed · adoption · grooming · microchip · tag · crate · animal shelter · dog park · pet store · breeder
adorable
Extremely endearing
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- sweetTasting of sugar
- floppy earsEars that hang down
fuzzy · fluffy · tiny paws · snuggly · heartwarming · precious · endearing · lovable · irresistible · innocent
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
bouncy · lively · zoomies · tug-of-war · chew toy · fetch · wrestling · pounce · tumble · nipping
obedience
Compliance with authority
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
reinforcement · crate training · leash training · treats · clicker · sit · stay · recall · manners · behavior
harp seal
Arctic earless marine mammal
rookery · haul-out · marine mammal · nursing · beach · colony · molt · wildlife · conservation
pupadult
Mature person, legally responsible
old dog · sire · dam · senior dog · elder
pupalpha
First Greek letter
pack leader · dominant male · apex predator · bull · alpha male
- puppy loveImmature romantic attraction
- puppy dogYoung domestic canine
- puppy eyesGuileless begging expression
- puppy dog eyesManipulatively innocent expression
- puppy-dog eyesInnocent pleading expression
- pup tentSmall triangular camping shelter
puppy, puppies, pups, puppyish, pupped, pupping, puppyhood, puppylike