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guide dog

noun

Definition of guide dog

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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Calhoun was serving a four-year sentence for a 2019 conviction on charges including assaulting a police officer, attempting to strangle a police dog, and burglary.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026
Ferrari was charged with injuries to a police dog, recklessly endangering another person and inflicting injury to a domestic animal, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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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That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.

— Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.

— Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025

Definition of wolf dog

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