Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of police dog
The scene shortly after the attack was tense, as law enforcement agents with a police dog walked through the streets looking for threats and instructed the public to stay clear of the pedestrian mall.
—
Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Officers searched the area with the help of a drone and a police dog, but were unable to locate the teens.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 May 2025
The deputy and police dog were taken to a hospital and a veterinarian, respectively, for evaluations.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Elmhurst’s other police dog is Tommy, a Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for police dog
Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Officers searched the area with the help of a drone and a police dog, but were unable to locate the teens.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 May 2025
The deputy and police dog were taken to a hospital and a veterinarian, respectively, for evaluations.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Elmhurst’s other police dog is Tommy, a Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for police dog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for police dog
Noun
-
Play a blind sport, like beep baseball or blind soccer, watch a guide dog demo, listen to live music and more.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Joey may have failed as a guide dog, but he's certainly become a TikTok sensation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
While their heritage is steeped in duty and defense, Chumley and Chloe's relationship with Richard is a heartwarming reminder that even the most serious working dogs can form unlikely friendships.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
-
This is how many working dogs think in and out of their respected fields.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
Noun
-
Counteracting that are the touching scenes where the trio bond with and care for sled dogs (rambunctious Billy is my favorite) at the school.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Even with highly efficient motors, a robot like Spot would need a battery dozens of times more powerful than today’s to match the endurance of a sled dog.—
James Pikul,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20dog. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share