1. A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
   "the doggy barked all night";
   - dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, dawg [non-standard], doggo [informal], pooch [informal], doggie [informal], barker [informal], bow-wow [informal]

1. Of or like or smelling of a dog
   "The wet doggy smell filled the room after the puppy's bath"

Derived forms: doggiest, doggies, doggier

Type of: canid, canine, domestic animal, domesticated animal

Part of: Canis, genus Canis

Encyclopedia: Doggy