tail-waggers

Excited canine companions

Tail-waggers is an affectionate term for dogs, emphasizing their characteristic expression of happiness or excitement: The dog park was full of tail-waggers this morning.

The term suggests friendly, enthusiastic canines rather than guard dogs or strays.

Occasionally used for anything or anyone displaying eager, obvious enthusiasm.

pets

dogs

Domesticated barking mammals

mutts · rescues · shelter dogs · fur babies · four-legged friends · pooches · hounds · retrievers · spaniels · terriers

enthusiasm

eager

Intensely wanting something

bouncy · exuberant · animated · lively · spirited · peppy · perky · frisky · romping · jumping

affection

loyal

Firm in allegiance

faithful · bonded · attached · cuddly · snuggly · nuzzling · licking · following · clingy · doting

friendliness

approachable

Easy to engage with

good-natured · gentle · welcoming · trusting · easygoing · happy-go-lucky · kid-friendly · waggy · smiley · cheerful

Opposites
pet type

tail-waggerscats

Small domesticated felines

felines · kitties · mousers · house cats · lap cats

disposition/temperament

tail-waggersgrowlers

Refillable beer containers

snarlers · biters · attack dogs · guard dogs · junkyard dogs

temperament/demeanor

tail-waggersgrumps

Habitually irritable people

sourpusses · grouches · cold fish · curmudgeons · stiffs

Family

tail, tails, tailed, tailing, tailless, wags, wagged, wagging, waggers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G