puppydom

/ˈpʌpiˌdɑm/
noun
  1. The state or period of being a puppy.
    • During puppydom, dogs need lots of training and patience.
    • Puppydom is a short but adorable stage in a dog's life.
    • The book describes the challenges of raising a dog from puppydom to old age.
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