Have you got a pooch?

[cee-dee]

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?

[margaret*e]

I 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]

The "odd" time? It's every time as far as I can see.

[margaret*e]

Just after I said that in the book I was reading the character called their two dogs pooches.😁

[cee-dee]

There you go then, but every news item I read about dogs, they refer to pooches! 😠

[bits_n_bobs_heaven]

It's an americanism that developed from handbag dogs!

I call my dog by her name 😂🤣

[*guinevere*]

I 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.

[*guinevere*]

Not puppo, pupper! Sorry about the typo 🙂

[margaret*e]

I had never noticed it before but since I read this last night I've came across it several times.

[cee-dee]

Yes, 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. 

[iew-signed-books]

To me, a dog is an unsellable book. Also known as a "Trap One" after greyhound racing.

[******lynda******]

I 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 🤣

[right-then-petal]

Hello Lynda Trust All's Well With You

[******lynda******]

Getting 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 🤣 . 
Hope you are keeping well. xx

[right-then-petal]

😮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

                            Take Great Care xx

[******lynda******]

 (((Petal))). There are no words, really, but I am so sorry about your loss. 

I look after myself 😁 Considering the original prognosis, which included a wheelchair...they actually had my name on one, literally 😳 ...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. 
Onwards and upwards. 

[right-then-petal]

Thank'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  Going On Nicely

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[******lynda******]

Love Fudge 😍 How old? 

[******lynda******]

Shadow and Rana

Shadow and Rana 

[right-then-petal]

Hello Lynda,He's 11 Or 12 Going For Another Hair cut OnThird

RushesTo The Door All The Time