What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pet with small gold/green tail (7,3)" mean?

The definition is "Pet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + AU (synonym="gold") + SAGE (synonym="green") + DOG (synonym="tail") = SAUSAGEDOG; definition: "Pet" The answer is SAUSAGEDOG.

Pet with small gold/green tail (7,3)

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