Definition of "floofer"
floofer
noun
plural floofers
(DoggoLingo) An animal, especially a fluffy or big animal, and/or a dog.
Quotations
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 March 15, Rebekah Valentine, “Dogs Will Lead You to Treasure in Breath of the Wild”, in App Trigger (FanSided), Minute Media
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 March 8, Alizay Jalisi, “My answer to the age old question: cats or dogs?”, in The Johns Hopkins News-Letter
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 July 24, Thomas Novelly, “Waterfront Wednesday is adding a fence to enforce its dog and beer ban”, in The Courier-Journal
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 August 29, JR Thorpe, “7 Dog Breeds That Royals Have Always Been Obsessed With (Other Than Corgis)”, in Bustle
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 12, Mika Doyle, “Chill Dog Breeds Who'll Want To Lounge Around Your Apartment With You”, in Bustle
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 July 23, Amrita Kohli, “Watch Toni the pupper discover sunshine and try to do this”, in Hindustan Times
bewitching floofer babyReferring to a cat.
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, page 13
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 November 10, Jen Tota McGivney, “2021 Charlotteans of the Year: CMPD Animal Care & Control”, in Charlotte Magazine, Morris Media Network
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?
2021 December, Genevieve Turner, Cowboy, Take Me Home: A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Cowboy Romance (Cowboy Homecoming; book one), Penny Bright Publishing, page 95
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 6, Teri Campbell, “Wanna Be a Pet-fluencer? So Do One in Four Pet Owners, Apparently”, in Student Edge
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.
2022 June 2, Tiffany Dodson, Sara Coughlin, Malia Griggs, “48 Thoughtful Subscription Gifts for Every Type of Person”, in Self