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Types of Cats and Dogs

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Types of Cats and Dogs

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assistance dog
Noun

a dog that is especially trained to aid, assist, or accompany a person with a disability

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detection dog
Noun

a dog that is trained to use its senses to find something particular, such as drugs, explosives, etc.

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hound
hound
Noun

any dog with a sharp sense of smell or sight that can run fast, used for hunting

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cur
cur
Noun

an aggressive dog, especially one that is of mixed breeds or kept in poor conditions

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sheepdog
sheep
dog
Noun

any breed of dog that is used to herd the sheep

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bird dog
Noun

a dog used for hunting that fetches the birds which are shot

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attack dog
Noun

a dog that is trained to defend or protect its owner in face of a threat or danger

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hearing dog
Noun

a professionally trained dog that guides people who are deaf or cannot hear properly

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gun dog
Noun

a dog that is trained to fetch the birds that are shot in hunting

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police dog
Noun

a dog that is trained to assist with police work, such as detecting drugs or threats

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Retriever
ret
rie
ver
Noun

a gun dog that finds birds or other preys which are shot during hunting and fetches them intact

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guide dog
guide dog
Noun

a dog that is professionally trained to lead the blind

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lapdog
lap
dog
Noun

a small pet dog that can be held in the lap

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tracking dog
Noun

a dog that is able to detect, recognize, and follow a specific scent

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running dog
Noun

any breed of dog that is developed to run in races or pull sledges

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sled dog
Noun

a working dog specifically bred and trained for pulling sleds in snowy or icy conditions, known for their endurance, strength, and ability to withstand cold temperatures

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seizure-alert dog
Noun

a trained service dog that is able to detect and alert their owner to an oncoming seizure, providing valuable assistance and support to individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders

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pye
dog
Noun

a versatile and adaptable type of dog found in developing countries, known for their mixed-breed appearance and ability to thrive in diverse environments

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house
dog
Noun

a type of dog that primarily lives indoors and serves as a companion and pet for their human family, providing companionship, comfort, and emotional support

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coach dog
Noun

a breed historically associated with horse-drawn carriages and fire engines, known for their distinctive spotted coat and energetic personality

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watchdog
watch
dog
Noun

a dog that is used to keep watch on a place

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mou
ser
Noun

a cat that catches mice and rats

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pussycat
pu
ssy
cat
Noun

a familiar term used to refer to domestic cats in a playful or endearing manner

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alley cat
Noun

a stray or feral cat that roams freely in urban or suburban areas without a permanent home or owner

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house cat
Noun

a domesticated feline that lives indoors with their owners as a companion pet

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