What does the cryptic crossword clue "Particular sort of female American dog, perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "Particular sort". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym of "female") + US (synonym of "American") + SPOT (synonym of "dog,"); definition: "Particular sort" The answer is FUSSPOT.

Particular sort of female American dog, perhaps (7)

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