noun
- plural of puppydom; the state, condition, or period of being a puppy
- plural of puppydom; the world or realm of puppies collectively
Usage: informal; usually used in the singular form 'puppydom'
Usage: informal; playful or whimsical usage
Examples
- The puppydoms of different dog breeds develop at varying rates.
- She cherished memories of her dogs' puppydoms before they grew into adults.
- In the puppydoms of large breeds, socialization is especially important.
- The playfulness characteristic of puppydoms eventually fades as dogs mature.