puppy
Litter box resident
A puppy is a young dog, typically under a year old.
The word suggests playfulness, clumsiness, and endearing energy: The puppy chewed through another pair of shoes.
Puppy extends to other young animals, especially seals.
Puppy love is immature romantic infatuation, usually among adolescents.
Sick as a puppy means very ill.
Cultivated variety of animal
whiskers · collar · leash · kennel · veterinarian · barking · whelp · pedigree
Young dog or wolf
- litterScattered waste or debris
- newbornInfant just delivered
- juvenileYoung person or animal
- immatureNot fully developed
small · little · adoption · breeder · shelter · rescue · fostering · rehoming
First molars emerging
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
milestones · growth · nutrition · deworming · microchipping · spaying · neutering · crate training
Gentle facial caress
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- lickingTongue contact repeatedly
- tail-waggingDog's happy motion
bonding · devoted · loving · gentle · warmth · lap dog · companionship · attachment
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- fetchGo get and return
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- pounceSudden attack leap
tumble · zoomies · tug-of-war · wrestling · biting · chewing · squeaky toy · ball
Extremely endearing
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- floppy earsEars that hang down
- sweetTasting of sugar
precious · darling · endearing · lovable · charming · delightful · heartwarming · innocent
Affectionate name for beloved
- cutieAppealing person, slangily
- muffinSmall domed pastry
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- angelDivine winged messenger
darling · precious · sweetie · baby · lovebug · snookums · pumpkin · buttercup
Compliance with authority
heel · potty training · crate · clicker · treats · reinforcement · discipline · consistency
breed
Cultivated variety of animal
snout · whiskers · collar · leash · kennel · veterinarian · barking · whelp · pedigree · retriever
whelp
Young dog or wolf
immature · small · little · adoption · breeder · shelter · rescue · fostering · rehoming
teething
First molars emerging
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
housebreaking · milestones · growth · nutrition · deworming · microchipping · spaying · neutering · crate training · imprinting
nuzzle
Gentle facial caress
tail-wagging · bonding · devoted · loving · gentle · warmth · lap dog · companionship · attachment · adoring
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
pounce · tumble · zoomies · tug-of-war · wrestling · biting · chewing · squeaky toy · ball · rope
adorable
Extremely endearing
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- floppy earsEars that hang down
sweet · precious · darling · endearing · lovable · charming · delightful · heartwarming · innocent · irresistible
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
angel · darling · precious · sweetie · baby · lovebug · snookums · pumpkin · buttercup
obedience
Compliance with authority
come · heel · potty training · crate · clicker · treats · reinforcement · discipline · consistency · leash training
- 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
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