dogdom

[ dawg-duhm, dog- ]

noun

1. the category of all dogs.
2. the state of being a dog.
3. those people, collectively, who are interested in dogs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dogdom¹

First recorded in 1850–55; dog + -dom

Example Sentences

The poor chap gradually dropped down to the lowest state of dogdom, and his case seemed hopeless.

From Project Gutenberg

He is the Paquin of dogdom, and let no one think that he is not an artist.

From Project Gutenberg

Each seems to think his place is best, the leader especially being particularly proud of his honored position in "Dogdom."

From Project Gutenberg

There was no cunning about the fellow, and I fancy that in dogdom he was reckoned something of a fool.

From Project Gutenberg

A more motley collection could not have been found in dogdom.

From Project Gutenberg