A large American cicada (C. pruinosa), which trills loudly in midsummer.

A disputed phenomenon according to which black dogs tend to be passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals, perhaps because of superstition or the belief that they are more aggressive.

Cynomys gunnisoni, a species of prairie dog primarily distributed in the Four Corners region of the United States.

plural of dog's tooth violet

Erythronium dens-canis.

(slang, originally US) Wearing stylish and fancy clothing, having dressed up.

Alternative spelling of all dogged up

(simile) To work very hard.

Synonym of small dog syndrome

Aggressive behaviour in dogs of small breeds.