puppies
Infant canine companions
Puppies are young dogs, typically under a year old.
The word evokes playfulness, clumsiness, and cuteness—qualities that make puppies universally appealing.
Figuratively, puppy attaches to inexperience or youthful eagerness: puppy love, eager as a puppy.
The litter had six puppies, all spoken for before they were weaned.
Infant just delivered
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- growthIncrease in size
- developmentProgress toward maturity
immature · juvenile · formative · baby · infant · adolescent · teething · milestones
Soft and light-textured
Having much vigor
- friskyLively and playful
- bouncyTends to rebound
- rompingPlaying with energetic movement
- frolickingLighthearted energetic movement
tumbling · pouncing · chasing · wagging · wrestling · zoomies · tug-of-war · squeaky toy
Compliance with authority
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- potty trainingTeaching bathroom self-sufficiency
- crateContainer for transport
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
sit · stay · heel · leash · clicker · treats · reinforcement · positive
Attractively charming
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- lovableInspiring warm feelings
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- sweetTasting of sugar
precious · darling · irresistible · heartwarming · appealing · charming · delightful · winsome
Inclined to believe others
- guilelessFree from deceit
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
- naiveInnocently unsuspecting
curious · wonder · gentle · harmless · vulnerable · dependent · helpless · wholesome
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- bondingForming close connections
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- trustingInclined to believe others
friendship · attachment · unconditional · comfort · snuggles · lapdog · sidekick · buddy
dogs
Domesticated barking mammals
mutt · purebred · runt · breeder · kennel · sire · dam · AKC · breed · hound
newborn
Infant just delivered
development · immature · juvenile · formative · baby · infant · adolescent · teething · milestones · socialization
fluffy
Soft and light-textured
velvety · plush · silky · warm · cuddly · coat · belly · ears · paws · nuzzle
energetic
Having much vigor
frolicking · tumbling · pouncing · chasing · wagging · wrestling · zoomies · tug-of-war · squeaky toy · ball
obedience
Compliance with authority
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- potty trainingTeaching bathroom self-sufficiency
- crateContainer for transport
commands · sit · stay · heel · leash · clicker · treats · reinforcement · positive · discipline
cute
Attractively charming
sweet · precious · darling · irresistible · heartwarming · appealing · charming · delightful · winsome · captivating
trusting
Inclined to believe others
naive · curious · wonder · gentle · harmless · vulnerable · dependent · helpless · wholesome · earnest
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- bondingForming close connections
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
trusting · friendship · attachment · unconditional · comfort · snuggles · lapdog · sidekick · buddy · pal
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- petsdog, dogs, cats, kitten, cat
- cute thingskittens, babies, baby animals, toddlers, bunnies
- photo subjectsportrait, sunsets, landscape, landmarks, nature
- Wholesome thingskindness, love, family, friendship, honesty
- cutekittens, bunnies, babies, baby animals, ducklings
- hush puppiesFried cornmeal side dish
- litter of puppies
- teacup puppiesUnusually tiny dog breeds
- sick puppiesUnhealthy juvenile canines
- mud puppiesLarge gilled salamanders
- purse puppiesMiniature dogs carried in handbags
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