Dog-related diminutives

[david-us.livejournal.com]

Could some of you Russians give me some dog-related diminutive words?

Is there another form of the word собака that would be a little "cuter" ... maybe something that would be more akin in meaning to "cute little dog?"

What is the word for "puppy", for instance?

Any useful "dog words" would be appreciated - mostly along the lines of diminutives and "cuteness".

Thanks!

David Emerling
Memphis, TN
 

2 questions

[upthera44.livejournal.com]

How do you express in Russian "Who is that supposed to be?" Or "Is that supposed to be Alexander II"? For instance, we're watching a film in which a political leader is assassinated and I want to ask "Is that supposed to be Alexander II"? Is it the direct translation of English: Это должно быть Александром Втором?

Also, to what extent are опять и снова interchangable? Could you give some examples of when they are used?

Спасибо