floofer

English

Etymology

From floof +‎ -er.

Noun

floofer (plural floofers)

1. (DoggoLingo) An animal, especially a fluffy or big animal, and/or a dog.
   • 2017 March 15, Rebekah Valentine, “Dogs Will Lead You to Treasure in Breath of the Wild”, in App Trigger (FanSided)‎^[1], Minute Media:

     I find the dogs of Hyrule especially deserving since I just found out today that these goofy floofers don’t just stand around looking cute, but apparently they’ll also lead you to buried treasure.

   • 2017 August 18, “BDB: Wowzas! Check out waterspout on Banana River; rocket launch, Slurpees, Doggo of the Week”, in Florida Today‎^[2]:

     Here we are yet again, Brevard brethren. It's Fri-YAY and you know what that means! It's time to feature the pupper, floofer, doggo or doge of the week! WEEEEEEE!

   • 2017 December 6, Emmy Favilla, “Just 29 Really Adorable Gifts For Your Dog”, in BuzzFeed‎^[3]:

     A fleece throw and pillow set that'll make any space cozier for your lil' floofer.

   • 2018, Atlantic Journals, Big Ole Floofer Golden Retriever Composition Book and Notebook, CreateSpace, →ISBN:

     This 7.44" x 9.69" (18.9 x 24.61cm) composition book features a full color big ole floofer on the glossy cover.

   • 2018 March 8, Alizay Jalisi, “My answer to the age old question: cats or dogs?”, in The Johns Hopkins News-Letter‎^[4]:

     Good places to start are “Cat City” and “Big Hecking Group of Dang Doggos.” And if you’re in any of those groups already, you know that true aficionados don’t just appreciate the floofers, they speak the lingo.

   • 2018 June 19, Elijah Wolfson, Katherine Ellen Foley, Olivia Goldhill, “Humans should stop meddling with pandas and let them die”, in Quartz‎^[5]:

     The skull gives researchers a rare glimpse into the history of these bamboo-loving floofers, and of bears in general.

   • 2018 July 24, Thomas Novelly, “Waterfront Wednesday is adding a fence to enforce its dog and beer ban”, in The Courier-Journal‎^[6]:

     Sure, we'd all love to pet a majestic floofer as we listen to an obscure indie band, but nothing kills the good vibes like stepping in some canine excrement or, I dunno, getting bit.

   • 2018 August 29, JR Thorpe, “7 Dog Breeds That Royals Have Always Been Obsessed With (Other Than Corgis)”, in Bustle‎^[7]:

     Everybody knows about Queen Elizabeth II's corgis — she was given her first one by her father when she turned 18, and has had some in the royal palaces of England ever since — but there's a lot more to dogs in royal courts than those little floofers.

   • 2018 October 30, Pedestrian‎^[8]:

     Netflix Drops Trailer For ‘Dogs’, The Doco Dedicated To Your Floofer Friends

   • 2018 November 1, “Red Brick Hangar Market is Liverpool’s own version of Wonderland”, in The Guide Liverpool‎^[9]:

     Red Brick Hangar Market loves dogs, so much so, there’s a stall dedicated entirely to woofers, puppers and floofers alike.

   • 2018 November 25, Jen, “Thinking Of Adopting A Dog? These Beautiful Doggos Are Looking For Their Forever Home”, in Lovin Dublin‎^[10], Lovin Media Group:

     If you are interested in adopting any of these floofers, please call […] or email […]

   • 2018 December 31, Brittany Shepherd, “Pictures of DC Residents’ Pets Really Not Caring About the Government Shutdown Are Becoming a Thing”, in Washingtonian‎^[11]:

     Feast your eyes on some very good—and very unemployed—floofers below: […]

   • 2019, Serena Faber-Nelson, Dog Mama: 200 Tips, Trends, and How-To Secrets for Stylish Dog Owners, Skyhorse Publishing, →ISBN:

     Simply grab yourself a bottle and pour the recommended dosage over your floofer’s food to serve.

   • 2019, Charlie Ellis, Love Is a Labrador: A Lab-Tastic Celebration of the World’s Favourite Dog, Summersdale Publishers Ltd, →ISBN:

     Based on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs features photos of the most heroic puppers, adorable floofers and entertaining pooches the world has ever seen.

   • 2019 April 12, Mika Doyle, “Chill Dog Breeds Who'll Want To Lounge Around Your Apartment With You”, in Bustle‎^[12]:

     And Insider says this floofer [the Shih Tzu] hates exercise, so you'll practically have to force this little cutie off your lap. […] There are so many awesome floofers out there that might be perfect for your next cuddle-sesh, and these are just 11 of the breeds that are out there. […] Try to do a little research before first, and find the floofer that fits your specific lifestyle needs.

   • 2019 April 26, Claire Voon, “Loyola’s Therapy Dog Is the Hero We Need”, in Chicago‎^[13]:

     In recent years, as the need for mental health services on campuses has increased, more and more colleges are introducing comfort floofers to often overwhelming environments.

   • 2019 May 18, Jessica Wang, “Doggoscopes: The perfect dog breed for you, based on your star sign.”, in Mamamia‎^[14]:

     These floofers like to live life to the fullest and leave no stone unturned.

   • 2019 July 16, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, “The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Brunch Cafés In Dublin”, in Lovin Dublin‎^[15], Lovin Media Group:

     There's often woofers, puppers and floofers chilling with their owners.

   • 2019 November 6, Maddy Shaw Roberts, “21 pawfect dog names for classical music lovers”, in Classic FM‎^[16]:

     So whether your floofer is more of a Johann Sebastian Bork or a Claws Debussy, give your pup the great classical title they deserve.

   • 2019 November 14, Jenny McCoy, “Meet Shogun, Arguably the Chillest (And Fluffiest) Employee At DIA”, in 5280‎^[17]:

     And other folks working the body scanner crack a grin after the four-legged floofer, outfitted in a blue-and-black plaid vest advertising “Pet me!”, emerges from the metal detector.

   • 2020, Doing Things Media, Doggos Doing Things: The Hilarious World of Puppos, Borkers, and Other Good Bois, Running Press, →ISBN:

     You got your puppers and pupperinos, floofers and boofers, even the exotic noodle horse and cloud. Yes, there are many varieties of doggo, but don’t do yourself a confusion.

   • 2020 January 28, Kayla Butler, “This Alberta dog with a twisted face is an Instagram star”, in CityNews‎^[18]:

     And just like any other dog, this floofer enjoys the finer things in life–the wind in his fur, playing in the mud, and toys with squeakers.

   • 2020 March 18, Alice Dear, “15 pictures of pets working from home with their owners to brighten your day”, in Heart‎^[19]:

     This floofer is ready to get some serious work done

   • 2020 March 23, Karen Doradea, “The Raptors & Leafs Are Keeping Us All Pawsitive On National Puppy Day (PHOTOS)”, in Narcity‎^[20], Narcity Media:

     Raptors' Malcolm Miller named his gorgeous floofer North.

   • 2020 May 17, Syd Robinson, “14 Dog Posts From This Week That Are Honestly Just Really Important”, in BuzzFeed‎^[21]:

     This floofer was caught snugglin' on the security camera: […]

   • 2020 July 23, Amrita Kohli, “Watch Toni the pupper discover sunshine and try to do this”, in Hindustan Times‎^[22]:

     The Internet is a treasure trove for happy and derpy doggo content. Those who’re lucky enough to enjoy the company of these loveable floofers can’t help but share their adorableness with the world.

   • 2020 September 14, Shelby Heinrich, “People Are Brushing Their Cats With Toothbrushes Because It "Reminds Them Of Their Mothers" And The Reactions Are Too Cute”, in BuzzFeed‎^[23]:

     The floofer's literally in heaven!

   • 2020 September 25, Megan Sadler, “Need a reason to smile? Check out these #FatBearWeek pics”, in WVLT-TV‎^[24]:

     If chonky cats, good boys, or floofers just aren’t cutting it for you these days, there’s something else you need to see.

   • 2020 October 26, Hunter Fenollol, “Pet Insurance: Cost, companies and everything you need to know”, in Tom’s Guide‎^[25], Future US:

     While you still have to pay for claims out of pocket, pet insurance reimburses you on the back end. This comes in handy when your floofer decides to have a brush with death.

   • 2021 April, HarperCollins, Chonk and Smol: Puppers, Woofers, Floofers and Frens, HarperCollinsPublishers, →ISBN:

     Cloud – a super-fluffy floofer.

   • 2021 April 20, Sam Baran, “RACV Pet Insurance”, in Finder‎^[26]:

     Whether your cherished companion is a little furball or a big bouncy floofer, they can get into a ton of trouble.

   • 2021 June 23, Laura Hanrahan, Rosemary Wojtkowski, “The 17 Best Dog Shampoos for Your Fahncy, Luxury-Loving Pup”, in Cosmopolitan‎^[27]:

     Spray some on a cloth, wipe your floofer down, and let them air-dry!

   • 2021 July 19, Lynda Keogh, “DSPCA vet gives advice on how to care for your pet in this hot weather”, in Lovin Dublin‎^[28], Lovin Media Group:

     Yes there is doggie suncream, light and white haired floofers need to be particularly careful as they can get sun burnt easily.

   • 2021 October, Megan Lynn Kott, “Introduction: Fortune Favors the Furry”, in Pawmistry: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Cats, San Francisco, Calif.: Chronicle Books, →ISBN, page 13:

     bewitching floofer baby

     Referring to a cat.

   • 2021 November 10, Jen Tota McGivney, “2021 Charlotteans of the Year: CMPD Animal Care & Control”, in Charlotte Magazine‎^[29], Morris Media Network:

     Because of the folks at Animal Care & Control, we have our scruffy puppers and blocky-headed wigglebutts and chonky floofers, loved and spoiled as any pet should be.

   • 2021 December, Genevieve Turner, Cowboy, Take Me Home: A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Cowboy Romance (Cowboy Homecoming; book one), Penny Bright Publishing, page 95:

     Add in the customers at the feed store, and Pippa felt like a one person complaint department. Ansel had her mostly working in the back away from everyone, but sometimes she had to go out into the main store. And she got to look like a complete idiot when people asked where the floofers or whose-its or whatevers were and she had no idea what they were talking about.

     Referring to chicks?

   • 2022 January 23, Emma Horn, “Best videos from around Australia for January 23, 2022”, in The Flinders News‎^[30], archived from the original on 15 July 2022:

     Who doesn't love a floofer?

   • 2022 April 6, Teri Campbell, “Wanna Be a Pet-fluencer? So Do One in Four Pet Owners, Apparently”, in Student Edge‎^[31]:

     So, on that note, here is an exhaustive list of the cutest lil floofers who’ve hit the social media jackpot. [list with a fox, a cat, a squirrel, a pug, two pigs, a hedgehog and another dog]

   • 2022 April 23, Nikki Slade, “Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide – April 23, 2022”, in The Independent‎^[32]:

     This handsome floofer will steal your heart with his easygoing demeanor, soft fur, and adorable teeny-tiny meow.

     Referring to a cat.

   • 2022 April 16, Faith Storey, “A Look Back: “Top Lessons Learned from Our Best and Worst Marketing Experiments” with Lucidchart Co-Founder Karl Sun (Video + Transcript)”, in SaaStr‎^[33]:

     A small floofer is just a woofer.

   • 2022 June 2, Tiffany Dodson, Sara Coughlin, Malia Griggs, “48 Thoughtful Subscription Gifts for Every Type of Person”, in Self‎^[34]:

     Whether the dog in question is Chihuahua-size or a big old floofer, all BarkBox plans are the same price, which makes this charming subscription gift especially cost-effective.