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Dog Breeds

53 Words

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Labrador
1.
lab
ra
dor
Noun

a large British breed of dog used for duck hunting, also known as Labrador Retriever

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lur
cher
Noun

a hybrid of a sighthound with a terrier or a herding dog, known for hunting silently

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mas
tiff
Noun

a large, powerful breed of dog known for its muscular build, broad head, and protective nature

The mastiff stood guard at the gate, calm but imposing.

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mutt
4.
mutt
Noun

a dog that is not from a single breed

The friendly mutt at the shelter had a combination of Labrador and terrier traits.

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Old English Sheepdog
Noun

a very large and shaggy English dog with a white and grayish coat that is used in herding

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pe
kin
gese
Noun

a tiny short-legged dog with long soft hair originally from China

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pointer
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poin
ter
Noun

a large and strong gundog that is slender in build with a strong sense of smell

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poo
dle
Noun

an intelligent dog breed with curly dense coat that comes in standard, miniature and toy sizes and was originally used for hunting waterfowl

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Pug
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Pug
Noun

a small dog with short hair, wrinkled face and curled tail that is originally Asian

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rott
wei
ler
Noun

a large German dog with a strong body and short coat that is used to herd livestock

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schnau
zer
Noun

a German dog breed with a muscled built, curly coat and long hair on the muzzle that is protective in nature

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Scottish terrier
Noun

a breed of dog with short legs, pointed ears, a powerful muzzle, and a long coat

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setter
13.
se
tter
Noun

a large dog with long hair that is trained as a gundog

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Afghan hound
Noun

a breed of dog with a long shaggy coat that is used for hunting

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Spaniel
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span
iel
Noun

a mid-sized dog with short legs and large soft ears and shiny hair that is bred as a gundog

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boxer
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box
er
Noun

a person who participates in a combat sport involving punches and strikes with the fists

The boxer trained rigorously for months before the championship match.

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Terrier
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te
rrier
Noun

a breed of dog which is small and energetic used as a vermin hunter

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dachs
hund
Noun

also known as sausage dog or wiener dog, a breed of dog that is identified by a long body, long ears and short legs

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to
sa
Noun

a rare Japanese dog breed with a large and strong build used as a fighting dog

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bor
zoi
Noun

a Russian breed of hound with a long smooth coat that has a strong sense of sight and was used for hunting wolves

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Border Collie
Noun

a mid-sized sheepdog with long black and white fur that is highly intelligent and is of Anglo-Scottish origin

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whi
ppet
Noun

a small and slender dog that is related to greyhound and was bred in England for racing

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Great Dane
Noun

a very large breed of hunting dogs with short hair and large ears, also known as German Mastiff

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Wolfhound
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wolf
hound
Noun

a very large and muscular dog that is a sighthound used to hunt wolves and is originated in Ireland

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elk
hound
Noun

a mid-sized Norwegian hunting dog with a heavy coat of gray hair that is known for its courage in facing larger beasts

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Yorkshire terrier
Noun

a toy-sized terrier dog with long silky coat that is brown and grey in color, coming from Yorkshire, England

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Chihuahua
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chih
uah
ua
Noun

a small breed of dog with large eyes, round head and smooth hair that is originally from Mexico

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cor
gi
Noun

any of the two herd dog breeds with short legs and pointed ears that are originated in Wales

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Golden Retriever
29.
Golden Retriever
Noun

a medium-large gun dog with thick golden hair and long flappy ears that has friendly eyes

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Bull Terrier
Noun

a crossbreed of a terrier with a bulldog that has a thick neck, short hair and triangular eyes, originally from England

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bea
gle
Noun

a small breed of dog with short legs and a smooth coat that is used in hare hunting

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bit
zer
Noun

a dog that is a hybrid of different breeds

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Fox Terrier
Noun

a small short-haired dog that is very energetic and was originally bred in Britain to hunt foxes

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ba
sset
Noun

a short-legged hound with smooth long coat originally used in hare hunting because of its rare ability to sense smell

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Bulldog
35.
bull
dog
Noun

a muscular short-haired dog breed, medium in size, with a large head and short thick legs, originally from England

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Bull Mastiff
Noun

a large domestic breed of dog that is a hybrid of bulldog and mastiff, first developed in England as a guard dog

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Bloodhound
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blood
hound
Noun

a large European dog with long flappy ears that has a sharp sense of smell, used for tracking people down

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co
cker
Noun

a small English gun dog with a silky coat and soft ears, also known as a spaniel

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husky
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hus
ky
Noun

a large, strong dog with a thick coat, originally bred in Arctic regions to pull sledges

The husky pulled the sled effortlessly across the snowy plain.

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fox
hound
Noun

a sleek hunting dog with a strong sense of smell that is trained to catch foxes

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deer
hound
Noun

a very large hound with a rough coat that was originally used for hunting deer in Scotland

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Greyhound
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grey
hound
Noun

a tall thin English breed of dog that is very fast and has an strong sense of sight, used in racing

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co
llie
Noun

a Scottish long-haired breed of dog used as a sheepdog or kept as a pet

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German Shepherd
Noun

a medium to large-sized guard dog that is usually used in police work, originally from Germany

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Dalmatian
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dal
ma
tian
Noun

a medium-sized dog with a white coat and black spots that was originally a hunting dog coming from Croatia

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Shetland sheepdog
Noun

a small to medium-sized herding dog breed known for its intelligence, agility, and affectionate nature

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Newfoundland dog
Noun

a large and powerful breed known for its gentle nature, intelligence, and impressive water rescue abilities

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Maltese dog
Noun

a small toy breed known for its elegant appearance, friendly temperament, and luxurious white coat

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Eskimo dog
Noun

a Nordic breed known for its striking white coat, fluffy appearance, and friendly demeanor

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Bernese mountain dog
Noun

a large and affectionate breed known for its striking tricolor coat, gentle nature, and loyal disposition

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Belgian sheepdog
Noun

a medium-sized, versatile breed known for its intelligence, agility, and elegant black coat

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zu
chon
Noun

a small dog breed created by crossing the Bichon Frise and the Shih Tzu

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yor
ki
poo
Noun

a crossbreed dog resulting from the mixture of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Toy or Miniature Poodle

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