dobes

I think it is related to the influence from Hollywood that always describe dobes as fierce dog.

Woof! 2005

All I know from him, if you have dobe puppies then it will grow into a very passionate dogs, that is just different from the common opinion about dobes.

Woof! 2005

And all unknown to him, Anita stood in the doorway of one of the herder's 'dobes, more than ever impressed by the evident importance of her beau-idéal of chivalry, who took the kick of horses as a matter of course, and rose smilingly from such indignities to present flowers to her with eyes which spake of love and lips that expressed, as best they could, admiration.

Sundown Slim Henry Herbert Knibbs 1909

Grass huts, 'dobes, five or six two-story houses, accommodations limited, population half-breed Spanish and Indian, Caribs and blackamoors.

Cabbages and Kings 1904

Grass huts, 'dobes, five or six two-story houses, accommodations limited, population half-breed Spanish and Indian, Caribs and blackamoors.

Cabbages and Kings O. Henry 1886

Olympic gold medalist Sandra Izbasa tears Achilles 'tendon, will miss worlds British Columbia dobes Another beautiful day in British Columbia.

Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 AP 2010

"The poor little shacks and 'dobes were eagerly sought for by officers and their wives.

News & Record Article Feed 2008