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puppy
(redirected from puppyhoods)

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puppy
the young of the canine species; usually used up to the age of 12 months.

fading puppy syndrome
see fading kitten/puppy syndrome.
puppy pyoderma
puppy strangles
see juvenile pyoderma.
puppy walker
a person who cares for a puppy during its formative stage, from weaning to about a year of age. A practice with dogs destined for the hunt or as guide dogs for the blind.


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As Rick Chaboudy, director of the Humane Society of North Pinellas, recounted, most of the dogs had spent their puppyhoods in small crates or kiddie wading pools encased with wire mesh, so when they were finally free to walk they crouched and slunk.
 
 
 
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