toy dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of toy dog
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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The toy dog breed has become a darling favorite on social media and is considered the most popular dog based on registration statistics, according to the American Kennel Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
It posted a photograph on its Telegram channel of a toy kitten, a toy dog and flowers lying in the grass.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2022
For altars to children, some place a small toy dog while a woven rug offers souls a place to rest.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
Evidently, the stereotype of the preternaturally anxious toy dog is a subject that inspires debate among behaviorists.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2021
“Mommy, what does that say?” asked her little girl, who was clutching a stuffed toy dog by its bedraggled tail.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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