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His name was Quebec, and since 2011 the yellow Labrador was the guide dog for Jake Olson, who became a national inspiration for his uplifting story of taking the field as the Trojans long snapper years after losing his sight.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The three primary breeds for guide dogs are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2024
Their son blind Daniel (Milo Machado Graner) uses Snoop as his guide dog.
—Victoria Edel, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, our guide dogs are offered at no charge to people who are blind or visually impaired.
—Rachel Chang and Thomas Panek, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024
Sandra and Samuel are parents to a blind, 11-year-old son named Daniel (Milo Machado Graner), and Snoop serves as the boy's guide dog and closest companion.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Those with visual impairments usually use either a cane or a guide dog.
—Rachel Chang and Thomas Panek, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024
Serious ones, such as guide dogs for the visually impaired or as therapy pets to help people reduce their anxieties.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
Daniel and his guide dog have a strong bond and stand as the only two witnesses during Samuel's death.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
guide dog
noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind
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