The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SAMOYEDS
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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 = samoyeds.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 SAMOYEDS mean?
SAMOYEDS noun- A member of the Samoyedic peoples of the Siberian Urals, who speak Samoyedic languages
- A hardy breed of dog from Siberia