Her name was lippy, or some sound which that combination of letters produces.
"The Madman and the Pirate"
R.M. Ballantyne
Zeppa was lying on his back at the time, in front of his hut, when lippy prowled cautiously towards him, like a very small and sly kitten about to pounce on a very huge dog.
"The Madman and the Pirate"
R.M. Ballantyne
Having finished her laugh, lippy drew herself forward until she was close to her human dog's chin.
"The Madman and the Pirate"
R.M. Ballantyne