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| Doberman pinscher |
a breed of large dog that has short, smooth, usu. black hair with tan markings, often used as a guard dog. |
| dog days |
the hot, humid days of July and August, when the Dog Star, Sirius, rises and sets with the sun. |
| doggish |
like a dog, as in being surly or snappish. |
| doggy1 |
a small dog or puppy. |
| doggy2 |
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a dog. [2 definitions] |
| doghouse |
a dog shelter, usu. built to resemble a house. |
| dognap |
to abduct a dog, esp. in order to sell it for laboratory use. |
| dogsled |
a sled pulled by a dog, or usu. a team of dogs, used esp. in arctic regions. |
| dogtrot |
a slow, steady trot like that of a dog. |
| English setter |
a breed of medium-sized bird dog with long white silky hair mottled with black or brown markings. |
| ewe-neck |
a thin, arched, or low-set neck, as on a poorly formed horse or dog. |
| fawn2 |
to display affection in the manner of a dog. [1/2 definitions] |
| frank2 |
(informal) frankfurter; hot dog. |
| golden retriever |
any of an English breed of large hunting dog with long ears and a thick, wavy, reddish or golden coat. |
| Gordon setter |
any of a Scottish breed of medium-sized hunting dog having a soft, silky black and tan coat. |
| greyhound |
a member of a breed of dog that has a narrow body and head, long legs, and speed in running. |
| growl |
to utter a deep, guttural sound expressing hostility, as a dog. [1/6 definitions] |
| guide dog |
a specially trained dog used by a blind person as an aid and companion; seeing-eye dog. |
| gun-shy |
easily frightened by the sound of gunfire, as a dog. [1/2 definitions] |
| hackle |
(pl.) the hairs on the back of the neck of certain animals, such as the dog, that become erect under provocation, as in anger. [1/3 definitions] |
| heel1 |
of a dog, to follow closely behind its owner at a command. [1/9 definitions] |
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