A baby xoloitzcuintli is called a puppy. The Xoloitzcuintli is a dog from Mexico, and many of them have no hair at all. People call it “Xolo” for short, which sounds like “SHOW-low”.
Baby: puppy Read xoloitzcuintli factsWhat Is a Baby Dog Called? Puppy
A baby dog is called a puppy. Below you will find what baby dogs eat, how they grow and which other animals share the same baby name.
A baby dog is called a puppy.
Say the word together, then read two quick facts to remember it.
Say “puppy”
A baby dog is called a puppy. Say it slowly and clap for each part of the word.
Growing up
A young dog grows into an adult that is from 15 cm to 85 cm tall, depending on the breed.
Fun fact
A dog’s nose print is unique, like a human fingerprint.
Other Animals Whose Babies Are Called Puppys
Learn these together with the dog. Tap a name to hear it.
A baby Yorkshire Terrier is called a puppy. Yorkshire terriers are tiny dogs with long, silky hair. They were first bred in England to catch rats.
Baby: puppy Read Yorkshire Terrier factsA baby kangaroo is called a joey. Kangaroos hop on their big back feet and use their strong tail for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows up in its mom’s pouch.
Baby: joey Read kangaroo factsA baby fox is called a kit. Red foxes have great hearing and can hear a mouse moving under the snow. They wrap their bushy tail around themselves to keep warm.
Baby: kit Read fox factsBaby Name Quiz: Dog
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Questions About Baby Dogs
A baby dog is called a puppy. A dog’s nose print is unique, like a human fingerprint.
Baby dogs drink their mother’s milk at first, then start eating meat, grains and vegetables.
Dogs live for about 10 to 13 years.
A group of dogs is called a pack.
They grow up where their parents live: homes all over the world (everywhere).
Yes. The dog is a mammal.
