'doggish' originates from the English word 'dog,' with the suffix '-ish' indicating 'having the qualities of.'

The word 'doggish' evolved from the Old English word 'docga,' which referred to a powerful breed of dog, combined with the suffix '-ish' to form an adjective.

Initially, it meant 'having the qualities of a dog,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.