犬いぬころ

noun

puppy; pup

Colloquial and slightly affectionate or dismissive term for a puppy or small dog. The suffix ころ adds a sense of smallness or cuteness.

• 近きん所じょの犬いぬころが庭にわで遊あそんでいる。

  The neighborhood puppy is playing in the yard.

• あの犬いぬころ、すごく人ひと懐なつっこいね。

  That little pup is really friendly, isn't it?