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Possibly it comes from an old English phrase, "My dogs are barking" which refers to feet that hurt. It possibly came from rhyming slang in Yorkshire, England a couple hundred years ago. Reducing the phrase and using just "dogs" is common usage.
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What does warm your dogs mean in slang?
Your "dogs" are your feet.
The ability to walk upright on two feet is called?
That is 'bipedalism'.
What is the collective noun for dogs?
Collective nouns for dogs is a pack of dogs or a kennel of dogs. A list of collective nouns for dogs is: A kennel of dogs. (general) A litter of dogs. (puppies) A pack/cry/mute of dogs. (hounds) A cowardice of dogs. (curs) A pack of dogs. (wild)
What had Ethan and bailey done a lot the day before Ethan started school in a dogs purpose?
they played a game called dog door
Why are corn dogs called dagwood dogs in Australia and what is the origin of the word?
because that's what they want to call it wit there cool acsents...it was suppost to be dogwood and the corn looks like wood.so there...if you don't like the answer go to Australia and ask some stupid Australian
What are dogs fingers called?
Toes--dogs have four feet, but no hands.
Do dogs have pads on their feet?
Yes, their feet are called "paws" which are thick pad like. Dogs sweat through these pads and they provide protection.
What is the ratio of dogs to dogs feet in a group of dogs show work?
The ratio of dogs to dogs' feet is 1:4. You should know, however, that dogs technically don't have feet. They have paws.
There are a total of 16 birds and dogs There are 62 feet How many birds and how many dogs comprise the 62 feet?
Assuming the dogs have four feet and birds two, you need 15 dogs (60 feet) and 1 bird (2 feet) giving a total of 16 birds and dogs and 62 feet. None. Dogs have paws, not feet. Also, birds have claws, not feet.
Why do dogs have 4 feet?
dogs have 4 feet to balance their weight. dogs also need to run with 4 feet it would be possible with 3 feet but very difficult.
Why do dogs have four feet?
dogs have four feet for running fast and stability!
How many feet all together on 16 dogs?
64 feet. 16 dogs * 4 feet each = 64. Unless one of the dogs is a tripod.
What is a Bear's foot called?
The foot of a bear is called a paw. Many other mammals use this name for feet as well, such as dogs and cats.
What is called a bear's foot?
The foot of a bear is called a paw. Many other mammals use this name for feet as well, such as dogs and cats.
Do dorito's smell like dogs feet?
no because usually dogs feet doesn't smell!!!!!
What does warm your dogs mean in slang?
Your "dogs" are your feet.
What type of feet do dogs have?
Their foot type is called digitigrade, which means that they walk on their toes, unlike humans, who's foot type is called metatarsal.
