Dog - Wikipedia "Doggy" and "Pooch" redirect here For other uses, see Dog (disambiguation), Doggy (disambiguation), and Pooch (disambiguation) The dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated descendant of the gray wolf
Doggie vs. Doggy — What’s the Difference? "Doggie" and "Doggy" are both correct spellings, though Doggie often refers to a dog in an affectionate manner, highlighting a cute or endearing aspect, while Doggy carries a similar meaning but is used in more informal contexts