guard dog

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noun

a large, aggressive dog, as a German shepherd or Doberman pinscher, trained to guard persons or property and often to attack or restrain on command.

Also, guard·dog.

Origin:
1790–1800

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guard dog
noun
a dog trained to guard property [syn: watchdog]

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Guard dog is always a great word to know.

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Example sentences

The coyotes work in packs with a couple distracting the guard dog and the

others killing the sheep.

Owning a guard dog requires a significant amount of investment and patience in

training.

Each band has a herder, guard dog, horse and sheep wagon.

Neutering a dog does not reduce its ability as either a guard dog or a watch

dog.

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