Re: Have you got a pooch?

cee-dee · ‎07-04-2023

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?

It's life Jim, but not as WE know it.
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margaret*e · ‎07-04-2023

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 · ‎08-04-2023

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

It's life Jim, but not as WE know it.
Live long and prosper.

margaret*e · ‎08-04-2023

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

cee-dee · ‎08-04-2023

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

It's life Jim, but not as WE know it.
Live long and prosper.

bits_n_bobs_heaven · ‎08-04-2023

It's an americanism that developed from handbag dogs!

I call my dog by her name 😂🤣

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*guinevere* · ‎08-04-2023

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.

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*guinevere* · ‎08-04-2023

Not puppo, pupper! Sorry about the typo 🙂

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margaret*e · ‎08-04-2023

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

cee-dee · ‎09-04-2023

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.

It's life Jim, but not as WE know it.
Live long and prosper.

iew-signed-books · ‎09-04-2023

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

******lynda****** · ‎08-07-2023

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 · ‎08-07-2023

Hello Lynda Trust All's Well With You

Petal

******lynda****** · ‎09-07-2023

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 · ‎09-07-2023

😮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

Petal

******lynda****** · ‎12-07-2023

(((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 · ‎12-07-2023

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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Petal

******lynda****** · ‎14-07-2023

Love Fudge 😍 How old?

******lynda****** · ‎14-07-2023

Shadow and Rana

right-then-petal · ‎15-07-2023

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

RushesTo The Door All The Time

Petal