puppy

Example Sentences

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When Percy was a puppy, he ate mulch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

When he was a puppy, he attended obedience classes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The 2½-month-old puppy, Peanut, was brought in as a stray on March 9 after being rescued by a good Samaritan in Arcadia, according to Jamie Holeman, chief marketing and communications officer at Pasadena Humane.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sam is hapless and downwardly mobile, yet he’s as likable as a shy puppy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“You ever want to leave there, I have a job for you here. I will treat you with dignity, like a witch and not just a puppy dog to follow me around.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega