The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POODLES
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The straight part
We know that "dogs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dogs = poodles.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does POODLES mean?
POODLES noun- 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.
- A person servile towards someone whom he or she considers his or her superior.