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Ah, feet! We all have ’em, and sometimes they can be a real pain. But when it comes to our feet, we gotta give ’em some love - after all, they’re the ones that get us from A to B. That’s why they’ve been affectionately nicknamed “dogs” - because no matter how much we abuse them, they keep on going! So let’s take a look at why our feet are so important and why we should take care of them.
Why Are Feet Called Dogs? [Solved]
Back in 1913, T.A. Dorgan, a journalist for the New York Evening, was famous for his rhyming slang. He coined the term ‘dogs’ to mean ‘feet’, and it’s been used that way ever since!
Dogs: Canines that are kept as pets and companions. They come in a variety of breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
Feet: The four limbs on the bottom of a dog’s body that they use to walk, run, and jump.
Pads: The thickened skin on the bottom of a dog’s feet that helps them grip surfaces and protect their feet from injury or wear-and-tear.
Nails: Sharp claws at the end of each toe that help dogs grip surfaces and provide traction when running or walking on slippery surfaces.
Paw Prints: Unique patterns left behind by a dog’s paws when they walk or run across different surfaces such as dirt or pavement.
My feet are so tired, they’re like two little dogs! I swear, after a long day of walking around, they just drag. It’s no wonder people call ’em “dogs”!
