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Small dog - it made urine pool when excited (9,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

miniature poodle

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'small dog it made urine pool when excited' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'small dog it made urine pool when excited' is the wordplay.
'it made urine pool' can be anagrammed to 'MINIATURE POODLE'.
Though, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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