[GarysMom]

It was brought to my attention in a previous post, we all have special words or phrases we use to describe our iggies behaviour and actions (ie zoomies, counter surfing ect.) please share your own special definitions or a good description of those we all often use!


Meat coma (mEEt kOma) noun, an unresponsive and sometimes vegetative state caused from a very small dog ingesting very large quantities of red meat protein. Often accompanied by a fixed, glassy eyed stare and an occasional moan. The effects are often temporary, lasting anywhere for 4-6 hours.

[SandyBee]

Oh this is going to be a great and imformative thread. I cant wait to see what comes out if it. Some funny, but true definitions. There's the death scream, and what word to I assign when referring to they way thet run down the stairs using only the two front feet? and then when they potty outside using only the two front feet so as not to get the back feet cold and wet?

[GarysMom]

[SandyBee]

can you define the poo necklace? I know what it is. But how to word it in a humorous iggy way.

[SandyBee]

worm jerky? cat snack?

[GarysMom]

[NancyPM]

QUIBBLE (rhymes with kibble): The reaction you get when you scratch your Iggy in the magic spot that causes a front or back leg to twitch spasmodically while the face assumes an expression of complete bliss and ecstasy.

[dwhdlh]

[ByronsMom]

Pee Paws - noun - what boy iggies with bad aim get when they potty. Usually confined to the front paws, but can manifest on the back paws on very windy days or when peeing on a sloped surface.

as in: "EEEK! Get your pee paws off of me!"

[idaknow54]

Kitty Kookie Breath - noun - the way my boys breath smells after raiding the cat litter box, eats cat poo, then comes over to give me a kiss.

"Eew, you been eating Kitty Kookies again and your breath stinks".

[SandyBee]

worm jerky - when worms crawl onto the hot cement they die and dry out. Most delectable jerky ever for an iggy!

"Eew, you been eating Kitty Kookies again and your breath stinks".

kitty kookie is the best phrase to use for the cat poo snacks they find outside sometimes.
a poo necklace happens when an iggy eats a long human hair. When it comes out, it makes a nice poo necklace.

[VanessaB]

Breathy - when she just finishes a mouthful of kibble and comes and either yawns or burps right in your face.

Super-snags - when she's so snaggle-toothed that you can see the entire tooth

pitter-pattering - the little tap dance she does when she wants more food or needs to go out

puzzle legs - when she is laying down on her side but has her back legs stretched out to reach up under her chin


There are a TON more, but I have to run out for a bit and don't have time to get them all down! These are probably the most frequently used in our hose, though!

Great thread!

[IGCannoli]

Couch Leaning - The act of an iggie rubbing his or her body across the back of the couch. Often the movement is one of diving toward the sofa cushions, followed by raising his or her nose into the air.
Beak Burying - [B] An iggie's act of nuzzling his or her nose into blankets (preferable fleece blankets).
Frito Paws - the distinct smell of an iggie's paws.

Don't you just love their idiosyncrosies!

[IGCannoli]

We also call "Super Snags" a "Hillbilly Tooth."

[JuJu]

Nose Holster - What you get when your iggy tucks its snout into your armpit, the back of your knee, between the couch cushions, etc.

Happy Potty Dance - A dance done by iggy owners who are delirious with joy at their little darling actually doing his or her business outside, as opposed to peeing in the dining room, laundry room, etc. Happy Potty Dances are especially frenetic on rainy or snowy days.

Stealth Pooper - An iggy who will go to great lengths to find an indoor potty spot away from prying eyes, rather than go outside to do their business.

Spite Pooper - An iggy who registers displeasure at some human action by stalking off and pooping in the dining room, laundry room, etc.

Table Score - Any kind of tasty treat stolen off the dining room table (or kitchen counter, or coffee table, or desk) by a scheming iggy.

[VanessaB]

OK - I thought of more

curled and tucked - pretty self explanatory, really... when they curl themselves into the tiniest little ball and tuck their nose under one of their legs

stretchy paws - when she goes into a play bow, but it turns out to be a huge stretch, one where she even stretches out her toes - they get all spread out

being a scatterbug - taking a mouthful of kibble out of her dish, running to a random spot and spitting it all out

[ellie14]

ear do--the proper category for classifying the description of an iggy's ear position. ear do's include, but are not limited to, the devil ears, SONAR ears and wonky ears.

happy potty dance (2)--the dance an iggy performs for his or her human in order to get a treat for going potty or PRETENDING to go potty (in both situations, it is actually acceptable to give out the treat).

[JuJu]

Frog Legs or Frog Dog - An iggy body position involving both hind legs spread out flat and the belly pressed on the floor, as though the iggy had been run over by a steamroller.

Roo-A-Thon - An event usually enjoyed by the owners of multiple iggies, or by people at iggy play dates. A group of iggies, responding to some silent signal from the Dog Star, will suddenly point their snouts at the sky and begin to wail like banshees. Those who have not yet perfected their "roo" will often let loose a series of shrill, hysterical barks which sound like they are being forced to walk on thumbtacks. Properly done, a Roo-A-Thon can shatter mirrors for a six-block radius.

This post has been edited by JuJu: 22 April 2009 - 04:58 PM

[Angelo]

Tailpipes- same description as frog legs and frog dog.
Attention Hop- front paws jump up and down when trying to get your attention when your not looking.
Bed Punch-punches hard against side of bed repeatedly with both front legs till you give permission to come aboard. usually happens in middle of night/early morn.

[TinyTaf]

The Grasshopper - Jumping straight up from all fours. Works especially well to see thru windows on a door when the window is located half way up. Sound effect: Doink, Doink, Doink