The story
From the idea that the dog is small enough to fit into a purse.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
purse puppy
Today it means: A dog small enough to fit into a sleeve, purse, or backpack. Full definition →
Today it means: A dog small enough to fit into a sleeve, purse, or backpack. Full definition →
From the idea that the dog is small enough to fit into a purse.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.