pattern

Animals - Types of Cats and Dogs

Here you will learn the different types of cats and dogs in English such as "house cat", "mouser", and "assistance dog".

Review

Flashcards

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Animals
assistance dog

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

Ex: The assistance dog opened the door for its owner. 
Close
Sign in
detection dog

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

Ex: The detection dog searched the luggage for illegal substances. 
Close
Sign in
hound
hound
[noun]

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

Ex: The hound followed the scent through the woods. 
Close
Sign in
cur
cur
[noun]

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

Ex: A scruffy cur barked at us from behind the broken fence. 
Close
Sign in
sheepdog
sheepdog
[noun]

any breed of dog that is used to herd the sheep

Ex: The sheepdog moved the flock toward the gate. 
Close
Sign in
bird dog
bird dog
[noun]

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

Ex: The bird dog froze when it detected a pheasant nearby. 
Close
Sign in
attack dog

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

Ex: The attack dog responded immediately to its handler's command. 
Close
Sign in
hearing dog

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

Ex: The hearing dog alerted its owner when the doorbell rang. 
Close
Sign in
gun dog
gun dog
[noun]

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

Ex: The gun dog retrieved the bird from the water. 
Close
Sign in
police dog

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

Ex: The police dog sniffed out illegal drugs. 
Close
Sign in
Retriever
Retriever
[noun]

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

Ex: The retriever brought the fallen bird back to the hunter. 
Close
Sign in
guide dog
guide dog
[noun]

a dog that is professionally trained to lead the blind

Ex: The guide dog led its owner safely across the busy street. 
Close
Sign in
lapdog
lapdog
[noun]

a small pet dog that can be held in the lap

Ex: The lapdog curled up comfortably on her knees. 
Close
Sign in
tracking dog

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

Ex: The tracking dog followed the missing hiker's scent through the forest. 
Close
Sign in
running dog

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

Ex: The running dog covered the snowy trail at a steady pace. 
Close
Sign in
sled dog
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

Ex: The sled dog pulled steadily through the deep snow. 
Close
Sign in
seizure-alert dog

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

Ex: The seizure-alert dog nudged its owner before the seizure began. 
Close
Sign in
pye-dog
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

Ex: A pye-dog searched for food along the edge of the village. 
Close
Sign in
housedog
housedog
[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

Ex: Their housedog spends almost all of its time indoors. 
Close
Sign in
coach dog
coach dog
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach dog ran alongside the horse-drawn carriage. 
Close
Sign in
watchdog
watchdog
[noun]

a dog that is used to keep watch on a place

Ex: The watchdog barked loudly when someone approached the gate. 
Close
Sign in
mouser
mouser
[noun]

a cat that catches mice and rats

Ex: The barn cat was an excellent mouser. 
Close
Sign in
pussycat
pussycat
[noun]

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

Ex: The little girl gently picked up the pussycat. 
Close
Sign in
alley cat
alley cat
[noun]

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

Ex: An alley cat searched through the trash behind the restaurant. 
Close
Sign in
house cat
house cat
[noun]

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

Ex: Their house cat spends most afternoons sleeping on the sofa. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app