guide dog

noun

Definition of guide dognext
as in police dog

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Recent Examples of guide dog Chapters of the book are told from the perspective of Nash, Roxie’s mother’s guide dog. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 June 2026 Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Its initial goal is to assist blind people, given the shortage of guide dogs in China. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 Michelle Barlak, a Seeing Eye spokesperson, pointed to a growing concern in the guide dog community. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guide dog
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  1. police dog
  2. working dog
  3. sled dog
  4. wolf dog
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  • Yang initially refused, prompting deputies to bring an armored vehicle, a police dog team and drones to the scene.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As police and a police dog closed in, Evonitz shot and killed himself.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of police dog
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  • As each dog learns to herd and manage livestock, progress is measured through a series of real-world challenges that test skill, instinct, and partnership, culminating in a final working dog competition where one is crowned Wonder Dog champion.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2026
  • Wolves killed or injured 42 head of livestock and one working dog during the last biological year, according to the annual report.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Definition of working dog
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  • This is where the Alaska Railroad train station, sled dog kennels, and the majority of visitor centers are located.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
  • The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of sled dog
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  • This wolf dog, who is well known in her neighborhood of Warsaw, belongs to a man from Belarus named Misha.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of wolf dog

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