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Meaning of "water dog" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WATER DOG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WATER DOG

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Water dog is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WATER DOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

water dog

Water dog

Water dogs are a type of gun dog bred to flush and retrieve game from water, often serving the waterfowl hunter. Strong swimming desire is a characteristic of these dogs. Some of the oldest dog breeds are water dogs. The term was originally water spaniels. With the advent of kennel clubs many "water spaniels" were accepted under the names including the designation retriever rather than spaniel. Water dogs have curly, sometimes corded coats. Most water dog breeds are easy to train and are sociable. Although there is some overlap with dogs considered to be retrievers, the following breeds are considered water dogs: ▪ American Water Spaniel ▪ Barbet ▪ Boykin Spaniel ▪ Cantabrian Water Dog ▪ Chesapeake Bay Retriever ▪ Curly Coated Retriever ▪ English Water Spaniel, extinct ▪ Epagneul Pont-Audemer ▪ Flat-Coated Retriever ▪ Golden Retriever ▪ Irish Water Spaniel ▪ Labrador Retriever ▪ Lagotto Romagnolo ▪ Leonberger ▪ Moscow Water Dog, extinct ▪ Münsterländer ▪ Newfoundland ▪ Nova Scotia Duck Toller ▪ Otterhound ▪ Portuguese Water Dog ▪ Spanish Water Dog ▪ Standard Poodle ▪ St.

Definition of water dog in the English dictionary

The definition of water dog in the dictionary is a dog trained to hunt in water. Other definition of water dog is a dog or person who enjoys going in or on the water.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WATER DOG

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WORDS THAT END LIKE WATER DOG

attack dog
black dog
Canaan dog
cattle dog
chili dog
Eskimo dog
eye dog
German shepherd dog
gun dog
hot dog
Newfoundland dog
Portuguese water dog
prairie dog
put on the dog
search dog
shepherd dog
sniffer dog
top dog
tracker dog
working dog

Synonyms and antonyms of water dog in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «water dog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WATER DOG

Find out the translation of water dog to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of water dog from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «water dog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perro de agua
570 millions of speakers

English

water dog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पानी कुत्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلب الماء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

водяная собака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cão de água
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জল কুকুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chien d´eau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anjing air
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wasserhund
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水犬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물 개
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asu banyu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hải cẩu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீர் நாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाणी कुत्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Su köpeği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cane da acqua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pies wodny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водяний собака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

câine de apă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκυλί νερού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

water hond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vattenhund
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vannhund
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of water dog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WATER DOG»

The term «water dog» is regularly used and occupies the 55.709 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WATER DOG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about water dog

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WATER DOG»

Discover the use of water dog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to water dog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Water Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method
Techniques for training a waterfowl retriever are presented in light of recent scientific data concerning the mental development of canines
Richard A. Wolters, 1964
2
The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog
This edition tells the story of the once obscure breed that now has found safe haven in homes, show rings and performance arenas wherever fine dogs bring pleasure.
Kathryn Braund, 1997
3
Portuguese Water Dog
"A comprehensive guide to owning and caring for your dog"--Cover.
Paolo Correa, 2005
4
Living with a Portuguese Water Dog: A Love - Hate Relationship
This book will make you laugh and cry.
Sylvia Mennear, 2009
5
Grooming Your Portuguese Water Dog
I keep this book on my iPhone for those quick tips & reminders. This book will benefit Novice to Professional groomers and is a Portuguese Water Dog handlers must have guide!"" --Sammie Lewis, All Breed Professional Handler teamazuma.net
‎2013
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Spanish Water Dog
Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
Cristina Désarnaud, 2003
7
A Day As a Portuguese Water Dog
His friends tell him that he is NOT a Portuguese Water Dog even though he insists he is. He eventually finds that he doesn't like doing things that Portuguese Water Dogs enjoy and that it is okay to be himself.
‎2010
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Portuguese Water Dog Puppy & Dog Training & Behavioral Book
Vangie C. Farmington. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. WHEN YOUR PORTUGUESE WATER DOG IS APRAID OF LOUD NOISES HOW TO STOP YOUR PORTUGUESE WATER DOG FROM IUMPING UP ON PEOPLE HOW TO BUILD A ...
Vangie C. Farmington, 2012
9
Agua, the Mysterious Portuguese Water Dog
Renee Kelahan. Author's Note Portuguese Water Dogs (Porties) are loyal companions and are strong, brave, protective, and very intelligent. They are part of the American Kennel Club Working Dog Group and need to be kept busy With jobs ...
Renee Kelahan, 2009
10
My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington
Describes a day in the life of Splash, the dog of the late Senator Kennedy, as he followed around his busy owner, played a game of catch on the lawn in front of Congress, and toured some of the most historic areas in the nation's capital.
Edward Moore Kennedy, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WATER DOG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term water dog is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vendor Near 9/11 Memorial Caught Charging Tourists $30 For Hot …
Tourists are especially susceptible the enterprising con men, since they probably don't realize that a dirty water dog and a stale pretzel shouldn't cost $30. «Gothamist, May 15»
2
And the Beagle Has It! Miss P. Beats Out Sheep and Water Dogs to …
It was quite a victory for Miss P., who beat out two favorites, an Old English Sheepdog named Swagger and a Portuguese Water Dog who goes by Matisse, ... «New York Observer, Feb 15»
3
Westminster Dog Show's betting favorite is related to presidential …
A relative of the presidential family's youngest dog, Sunny, is the favorite to ... Matisse, a 3-year-old Portuguese water dog, is the first cousin of Sunny and the ... «Today.com, Feb 15»
4
Will Bobby, the Portuguese water dog, wow New York?
Cheryl Blancett's Portuguese water dog Bobby will be competing this week at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. The breed was originally bred to ... «Napa Valley Register, Feb 15»
5
Here Are The 4 New Breeds Of Dogs
The announcement came on Wednesday that the Spanish water dog (a farm and fishing dog), the Bergamasco (an Italian sheepdog with a matted coat), the ... «Business Insider, Dec 14»
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Here's what happened
Welcome to the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at none other than .... The worst haircut goes to the poor Portuguese Water Dog, Matisse, who got the ... «Entertainment Weekly, Feb 14»
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In Westminster's World of Dogs, Two Prance Apart
In the world of show dogs, there is Sky the Wire Fox Terrier, there is Matisse the Portuguese Water Dog, and there is everyone else on four legs. Sky and Matisse ... «Wall Street Journal, Feb 14»
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Down, Sunny! First dog knocks 2-year-old over at White House
The notoriously playful Portuguese water dog jumped up on 2-year-old Ashytn Gardner, who was attending a holiday arts-and-crafts event for military families. «Today.com, Dec 13»
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Another Portuguese water dog? The Obamas should have made a …
If the Obamas had gone to their local shelter, the Washington Humane Society, they wouldn't have found a purebred Portuguese water dog. Instead, they might ... «Salon, Aug 13»
10
Obamas' New Pet: 5 Facts About the Portuguese Water Dog
According to the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, the breed was prized by fishers along the coast of Portugal as both a companion and a guard dog. «National Geographic, Aug 13»

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