guard dog
Example Sentences
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The opposite of a guard dog: Golden retriever begs to play with intruder in San Diego break-in.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Anatol Ward, a Tokyo resident in his 50s, said the robot reminded him of a guard dog.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
She’s such a good family dog and incredible guard dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
But now, Young and a colleague have published new research that suggests farmers could turn to an ancient human ally, the guard dog, to scare grizzlies away cheaply and effectively.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 11, 2024
Cesar, a Doberman pinscher guard dog that had a soft spot for me, started barking and tugging at my diapers, trying to drag me off the road.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
