English vocabulary Types of Cats and Dogs

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assistance dog

/ɐsˈɪstəns dˈɑːɡ/

noun

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

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detection dog

/dɪtˈɛkʃən dˈɑːɡ/

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

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hound

/ˈhaʊnd/

noun

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

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cur

/ˈkɝ/

noun

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

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sheepdog

/ʃˈiːpdɑːɡ/

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any breed of dog that is used to herd the sheep

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bird dog

/bˈɜːd dˈɑːɡ/

noun

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

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attack dog

/ɐtˈæk dˈɑːɡ/

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

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hearing dog

/hˈɪɹɪŋ dˈɑːɡ/

noun

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

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gun dog

/ɡˈʌn dˈɑːɡ/

noun

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

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police dog

/pəlˈiːs dˈɑːɡ/

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

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Retriever

/ɹiˈtɹivɝ/

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

/ɡˈaɪd dˈɑːɡ/

noun

a dog that is professionally trained to lead the blind

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lapdog

/ˈɫæpˌdɔɡ/

noun

a small pet dog that can be held in the lap

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tracking dog

/tɹˈækɪŋ dˈɑːɡ/

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

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running dog

/ɹˈʌnɪŋ dˈɑːɡ/

noun

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

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sled dog

/slˈɛd dˈɑːɡ/

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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

/sˈiːʒɚɹɐlˈɜːt dˈɑːɡ/

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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

/pˈaɪdˈɑːɡ/

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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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housedog

/hˈaʊsdɑːɡ/

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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