Abristle
in a state:
an angry dog with its hairs abristle.
Historical Examples
Ruff abristle, head down, snowy fangs glinting from under his upwrithing lip, young Jeff flew to meet him like a fluffy catapult.
Buff: A Collie and other dog-stories Albert Payson Terhune
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