Cryptic crossword clue
Chatty bird having no time to hug soft dog 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COCKAPOO

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The straight part
We know that "dog" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dog = cockapoo.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COCKAPOO mean?

COCKAPOO noun
  1. A cross between an American cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle.

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