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| bark1 |
the sound a dog makes. [2 definitions] |
| beagle |
a breed of dog. Beagles are small dogs with short legs, drooping ears, and smooth fur that is usually black, tan, and white. |
| Bedlington terrier |
one of a breed of dog that has a blue or reddish brown thick fleecy coat, and that resembles a lamb when groomed. |
| bird dog |
a dog or breed of dogs used to hunt or retrieve game birds. |
| bitch |
a female dog or other female canine. |
| bloodhound |
a breed of dog. Bloodhounds are large dogs with baggy skin and long, drooping ears. They have an excellent sense of smell and are used to track people or animals. |
| Bouvier des Flandres |
any of a breed of large dog that has a rough coat and pointed ears and was originally used in Belgium for herding cattle. |
| boxer |
a breed of dog. Boxers have short hair, a square jaw, and a brown coat. [1/2 definitions] |
| bulldog |
a breed of dog. Bulldogs are powerful dogs with short legs, short hair, and very strong, square jaws. |
| bull mastiff |
a strong short-haired dog produced by crossbreeding a bulldog and a mastiff. |
| bull terrier |
any of a breed of dog developed as a cross between the bulldog and the terrier, having a short, light-colored coat. |
| canine |
an animal of the dog family. [1/3 definitions] |
| Canis Major |
a constellation in the northern sky that contains Sirius, the brightest of all stars. Canis Major means "Big Dog" in Latin. |
| Canis Minor |
a constellation in the northern sky. Canis Minor means "Little Dog" in Latin. |
| cart |
a light, two-wheeled, open vehicle drawn by pony or dog and used to transport people. [1/6 definitions] |
| Cerberus |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to Hades. |
| Chihuahua |
any of a small, usu. short-haired Mexican breed of dog that dates from Aztec times. [1/2 definitions] |
| chilidog |
a hot dog topped with chili. |
| chow2 |
a Chinese breed of dog. Chows are sturdy dogs of medium size with a thick red or black coat, a black tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
| cocker spaniel |
a breed of dog. Cocker spaniels are small dogs with short legs, a long, soft coat, and long ears. |
| collie |
a Scottish breed of dog. Collies are large dogs with long, narrow heads and long hair. They were once raised to herd sheep. |
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