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police dog

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Definition of police dog

as in guide dog

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Recent Examples of police dog Both local teams were certified in four disciplines that show off a police dog’s obedience and skills, that include narcotics and cadaver detection and tracking ability. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The initial indictment came weeks before Calhoun was due to be released from state prison, where he was returned in 2023 to finish serving a four-year term for assaulting a police officer, trying to strangle a police dog, burglary and other charges. — CBS News, 4 June 2026 Orinda police, the California Highway Patrol and East Bay Regional Park police helped Lafayette police and sheriff’s office deputies surround the area, and Lee said a police dog found one of the suspects. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for police dog

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Noun

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, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Definition of guide dog

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

Kenny is super likable but kind of just follows Boyd around like a puppy dog.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Cassie is trying to become social-media famous, suggestively flashing her all-American assets online in a variety of fetishy costumes (a puppy dog, a pacifier-sucking baby).

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026

Definition of puppy dog

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