Working Dog (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The German Shepherd is a popular working dog breed often used as a police dog and search and rescue dog.
- Working dogs like Saint Bernards are trained to locate and assist people stranded in snowstorms and other harsh weather conditions.
- The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of working dog that excels as a guard dog and police dog due to its loyalty and athleticism.
- Newfoundlands are massive working dogs with a natural instinct to rescue and guide people, making them ideal as therapy dogs and lifeguards.
- Some breeds of working dogs, such as the Akita and the Kuvasz, are still used today as guard dogs to protect livestock and property.