What is a young dog called?

Answer by  JenaMae (794)

A younger dog can be called many things such as a puppy, a pup, a whelp, a dandy, and a doggy.

Answer by  rogera (788)

A young dog may be called a welp, or a pup. Up to a year old a dog is still considered a puppy and still has some training to learn. Most are still very playful and full of energy, they need lots of exercise and running time to calm them down a bit.

Answer by  Vbromir (5)

A young dog is called a Puppy. A young dog may be called an energetic dog or even a playful dog. A young dog can be called may names, anything that is associated with something being of a small or young age. A young dog may even be called a loving dog,

Answer by  navywriter (790)

A young dog is most commonly called a puppy. Some other types of names that young dogs may be called are a pup, which is an abbreviation of puppy, or a whelp. Which name you use may depend on whether or not it is a domestic dog or a wild dog.

Answer by  simba (187)

Soon after birth, a young dog is called a "whelp". It can also be called a "puppy", which it will be referred to until it is an adult.