also: わんこう
noun
dog; pooch
Colloquial, playful term for a dog, often used affectionately or humorously. The 公 suffix adds a familiar, sometimes slightly irreverent tone.
See also: ワン
うちのワン公は散歩が大好きだ。
Our pooch loves going for walks.
近所のワン公がまた吠えてるよ。
The neighborhood dog is barking again.
More affectionate and child-friendly term for a dog. ワン公 is slightly more rough or jocular.
From the onomatopoeic ワン (woof) and the familiar suffix 公 (こう), which is often attached to names or roles in a casual, sometimes teasing manner.