Have you got a pooch?
It seems to have become the norm in newpapers (and online news) to call dogs "pooches". Everywhere I look to read about a dog it's referred to as a "pooch".
Do you call dogs pooches? Do you know anyone that does?
A grown up dog is..... a dog. A young dog is a puppy (or pup for short).
Where has this word "pooch" come from? Anyone know?
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lambsy_uk
路2 years agoI'm guessing two things, firstly some people think Pooch is a cute term and secondly; they use it to add variation to a an piece of writing rather than just use dog this and dog that.
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Personally I have no time for dogs or most pets for that matter; don't see what fascinates people so much; I'd likely call it a mutt.
right-then-petal
路2 years agoHello Lambsy聽 Do'nt Expect We Will See You At Crufts聽This Year
******lynda******
路2 years agoMy dog was my family when I had no one else after escaping an abusive relationship. My eldest son, who lives near London, 聽calls her my therapy dog. Her presence meant I had to go out several times a day and exercise for a start. Especially with lockdown.聽
right-then-petal
路2 years agoJust Bathed The Dog Second Attempt, Got The Heating On And Used An Old Towel
Nearly Lost Fingers At First Try
sabe5994
路3 years agoPooch is definitely an old word, as someone has pointed out it is of European origin where similar variations of the word were terms of endearment given to pet dogs.
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I had a toy in the 1980s called a 'Poochie' dog 馃槉 They were really popular at one point, and obviously named for the 'Pooch' connection.
I have not heard the term 'Pooch' being used that much in my adult years so it must have made a comeback. It's a way to cuten up a headline I suppose.
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I hate the terms 'doggo' and 'puppers', but I am guilty of still referring to my adult dog as 'my pup'. She is tiny and naughty so it fits her better 馃槄
right-then-petal
路2 years agoThis One Thinks He's A Police Dog
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******lynda******
路3 years agoI think I like Fudge, a lot. We had a wet walk again. Solid rain. Can't see the hills properly...it's like they are behind voile curtains. Still, the dogs get wet anyway...they love swimming, even at the golf course. Managed to lose one ball. So much for retrievers 馃槀.聽
right-then-petal
路3 years agoJust Had A Text They Want To Change Time/date For Grooming
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Meanwhile Police聽 ( 4 Cars)聽 Have Just Raided The Flats聽 Up The聽聽聽Street
No Dogs Were Harmed聽 During The聽聽Action馃槃
******lynda******
路3 years agoGlad to hear it. 馃憤
we had a police car parked on the street below my house this morning, but they got out of the car smiling so I don't think it was going to be anything serious. They weren't around for long. It's ambulances we see more of. Lots of us aging bods taking strokes and heart attacks 馃殤
******lynda******
路3 years agoJust read an article in Glasgowlive about dog friendly Girvan...and it's pooches!
Some think pooch comes from聽the Italian 'puccinella', which was a frequently used nickname for a small dog, or 'putzi' , a common German name for a lap dog, if no one has put it further up
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right-then-petal
路3 years agoFudge Wo'nt Even Go Down The Stair's If He Can Hear Rain
I Do'nt Think He Likes The Nighbours, Every Time He Go's Out He Makes A B,Line For Their Washing Area And Does His Stuff
iew-signed-books
路3 years agoTo me, a dog is an unsellable book. Also known as a "Trap One" after greyhound racing.
*guinevere*
路3 years agoNot puppo, pupper! Sorry about the typo 馃檪
margaret*e
路3 years agoI had never noticed it before but since I read this last night I've came across it several times.
cee-dee
OP3 years agoYes, I run through several newpapers (online) and all of them carry stories containing the word. Needless to say they also carry the self-same stories, so whoever formulates them either sends them to all the newspapers or the papers copy each other.聽
******lynda******
路3 years agoI hear' pupper ' a lot but not 'pooch'. Still irritating. Mine must be psychic, they just arrived at my knee requesting a walk...dogs that is, not puppers or pooches 馃ぃ
right-then-petal
路3 years agoHello Lynda Trust All's Well With You
******lynda******
路3 years agoGetting better, Petal, thank you. I had a severe stroke. Many Weeks in hospital and rehab. Still, I had brain scans and I have one, though somewhat damaged now 馃ぃ .聽
Hope you are keeping well. xx
right-then-petal
路3 years ago馃槷Oh Lynda I Had No Idea, I Hope You Make A Full Recovery And Your Being Well Looked After
I Myself Am Ok But I'v Lost My Partner 2 Weeks Before Christmas Life's A Bit Empty At The Moment
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Take Great Care xx
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******lynda******
路3 years ago聽(((Petal))). There are no words, really, but I am so sorry about your loss.聽
I look after myself 馃榿 Considering the original prognosis, which included a wheelchair...they actually had my name on one, literally 馃槼 ...and carers, I've done well and can manage everything I need to. I even walk my dog on the hills beside my house. Dexterity continues to improve and at last, I can drive again.聽
Onwards and upwards.聽
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right-then-petal
路3 years agoThank's Lynda, Here's Fudge He's Had An Haircut Since This Photo
Best Not To Rush Things Lynda But It's Nice To Hear Your聽 Going On Nicely
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*guinevere*
路3 years agoI don't know anyone who calls their dog a pooch, but it seems the trend on social media these days to call a dog "doggo" and a puppy "puppo" both which I find very annoying and juvenile when it's supposedly intelligent adults using these words.
margaret*e
路3 years agoI can't say I've heard anyone I know call their dogs pooches but I've seen it an odd time in newspaper articles.
As to where it's come from I have no idea.
cee-dee
OP3 years agoThe "odd" time? It's every time as far as I can see.
margaret*e
路3 years agoJust after I said that in the book I was reading the character called their two dogs pooches.馃榿
cee-dee
OP3 years agoThere you go then, but every news item I read about dogs, they refer to pooches!聽馃槧
bits_n_bobs_heaven
路3 years agoIt's an americanism that developed from handbag dogs!
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I call my dog by her name 馃槀馃ぃ