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But lately, they’ve ruled the roost: charging yappy little dogs, scaring children, pooping all over the sidewalk, and pushing out other, smaller waterfowl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
Last week, I was standing with my adorable, ever-so-slightly thuggish labrador at the vet's when an older lady came in, clutching something small and yappy.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
Chihuahuas are labeled yappy and temperamental, whereas bulldogs are described as easygoing and sociable.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 28, 2022
"Small dogs are not inherently more aggressive or yappy than larger dogs," Reeve wrote to Salon.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2021
I hopped up and ran down the beach, letting the yappy beast chase me until I was out of breath.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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