5
pooch(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
pup(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
puppy(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
strapper
5
tail-wagger(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
tike(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
tyke(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
varmint(animal, creature, fauna, being)
5
wolfhound(animal, creature, fauna, being)
4
bull
4
champion(noun, tough, opponent, mercenary, militant)
4
muscleman(noun, tough, bodyguard)
4
prizefighter(noun, fighter)
4
pug(noun, fighter)
3
Samson
3
bodyguard(noun, tough, muscleman)
3
bouncer(noun, tough, bodyguard, muscleman)
3
hoodlum
3
rival(noun, combatant, boxer)
2
athlete(noun, combatant)
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