lap dog vs poodle

lap dog

noun
  • A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover. 

  • A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner. 

poodle

noun
  • A person servile towards someone whom he or she considers his or her superior. 

  • A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy. 

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