1. resembling or characteristic of a dog in appearance, behavior, or manner
2. showing qualities associated with dogs, such as loyalty, devotion, or obedience

Examples

• The doglike features of the sculpture made it instantly recognizable.
• She had a doglike devotion to her mentor, following his advice without question.
• His doglike loyalty to the team never wavered, even during difficult seasons.
• The creature's doglike ears perked up at the sound of the door opening.
• He approached the task with doglike determination and persistence.
• The animal's doglike behavior suggested it might be part canine.