Language inspired by Dogs

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  1. 2. A second-step evolution of the word "meathead" to express derision for two-legged as well as four-legged animals, especially a mongrel dog.
  2. 4. A breed named after it's long snoot; German word for "snout"
  3. 5. Also known as "snap dogs", this breed is a smaller version of it's english cousin and named after it's great speed.
  4. 7. Verb used to describe keeping reserve players available during a game. Original usage: "You are to be congratulated … for the very fair, impartial and complete critique of the different breeds of dogs _________ at the last New York Dog Show.
  5. 9. An american nickname for a german food inspired by the 1800's arrival of their adorable breed: the Dashcund.
  6. 11. (2 words) French hunting breed name meaning "little low dog".
  7. 14. (2 words) Hunting breed of small pests in common Highland features:________, or large man-made stone piles used as landmarks. ________ comes from the old French word meaning “earth dog.”
  8. 15. Filler of current but not immediate news, differing from "grapevine" in that it still breathes, and differing from news in that it has lost its freshness after
Down
  1. 1. (3 words)Originally meaning "To have something to keep one occupied," and evolved to mean "to have a problem or difficulty to solve." in the same way that a dog will stay occupied when it has a __________.
  2. 3. French word for caterpillar as well as a soft fabric with protruding piles. English translation: "little dog".
  3. 6. "______ Islands" comes from Latin words, meaning "dog islands", because of the large canine creatures that roamed it.
  4. 8. (2-words)A figurative mess - that someone or something is a mess concerning their dress or appearance.
  5. 10. In 1905 a short British film (the first to be starred in by a dog) was released called, "Rescued by ______".
  6. 12. 1400's term to describe a dog quickly taking a portion of food. Evolved into the term 'snapped' in the 1500's.
  7. 13. "________-dog contract" - an employment contract in which a worker disavows membership in and agrees not to join a labor union in order to get a job.