Exalted

the definition of the word cry in this context is a loud characteristic call of an animal still sounds bloody illogical that a pokemon based on an animal known for that feature still cant learn it

Dogs are known for crying? Looking at the distribution I see no reason why ANY Pokemon shouldn't learn Growl, so you're kinda right.

Still, there are lots and lots of Pokemon that should learn moves but don't and Growlithe really doesn't stand out.

Also, I love to be pedantic and argue semantics.

It's because cry in this sense means to cry out not to cry tears