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Meaning of "working dog" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORKING DOG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORKING DOG

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Working dog is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WORKING DOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Working dog

A working dog is a canine working animal, i.e., a type of dog that is not merely a pet but learns and performs tasks to assist and/or entertain its human companions, or a breed of such origin. In Australia and New Zealand, a working dog is one which has been trained to work livestock, irrespective of its breeding. The Komondor is guarding the sheep. Within this general description, however, there are several ways in which the phrase is used. ▪ To identify any dog that performs actions on a regular basis to assist people. In this context, a dog that helps a rancher manage cattle or that performs stunts for a trainer who receives pay for its acts is a working dog, as is a service dog or an assistance dog. This might be in comparison to a companion dog, whose purpose is primarily as a pet. ▪ To distinguish between dogs that are bred for appearance primarily to win conformation shows and working dogs that are bred primarily for their ability to perform a task.

Definition of working dog in the English dictionary

The definition of working dog in the dictionary is a dog of suitable breed or training kept for its practical use, such as herding sheep, rather than as a pet or for showing.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORKING DOG

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WORDS THAT END LIKE WORKING DOG

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

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Translation of «working dog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORKING DOG

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The translations of working 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 «working dog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

工作犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perro de trabajo
570 millions of speakers

English

working dog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काम कुत्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكلب العمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рабочая собака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cão de trabalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাজ কুকুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chien de travail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anjing kerja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arbeitshund
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

使役犬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작업 개
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asu kerja
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con chó làm việc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேலை நாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काम कुत्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çalışan köpek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cane da lavoro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pies pracy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

робоча собака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

câine de lucru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκύλος εργασίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

werkende hond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brukshund
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brukshund
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of working dog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKING DOG»

The term «working dog» is regularly used and occupies the 63.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKING DOG» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORKING DOG»

Discover the use of working dog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to working dog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ranch Dog: A Tribute to the Working Dog in the American West
Through a combination of short essays and cowboy poetry, Ranch Dog: A Tribute to the Working Dog in the American West celebrates the integrity, personality, love of work and loyalty of the working ranch dog.
Marianne Murdock, Nancy Burgess, 2000
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Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His ...
Filled with harrowing tales of knife-edge bomb-detection work, including an extraordinary baptism by fire, Sergeant Rex is a heart-pounding account of how an unbreakable human-canine bond helped Mike and Rex to stay focused on their mission ...
Mike Dowling, 2011
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Great Australian Working Dog Stories
Drawn from around 2000 entries received by the ABC COUNTRY HOUR in a nationwide competition, these stories in this classic title take you on a vast farm tour of the country, celebrating the remarkable abilities of working dogs and the ...
Angela Goode, Mike Hayes, 2009
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Training and Working Dogs for Quiet Confident Control of Stock
Although written chiefly for those who use dogs to muster cattle, the book's patient and understanding approach is equally effective for dogs reared to handle other stock, and for dogs kept as pets.
Scott Lithgow, 1991
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Canine Ergonomics: The Science of Working Dogs
This book, drawing on cutting edge research, unifies different perspectives into one global science: Canine Ergonomics.
William S. Helton, 2009
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Working Sheep Dogs: A Practical Guide to Breeding, Training ...
Written from the perspective of the professional Australian stockman, this book examines and illuminates every aspect of the high-quality working dog, and will become the definitive work on the subject.
Tully Williams, 2007
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The Working Dog Vol. I. - A Complete Anthology of the Breeds
The breeds in this Volume include: The Doberman Pinscher, the Great Dane and the Mastiff.
Various, 2010
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Dogs of Courage
Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.
Lisa Rogak, 2012
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Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story
Tells the story of Rosie, a working dog, who has the job of cheering up the people she visits in homes, hospitals, schools, and nursing homes
Stephanie Calmenson, 1998
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The Complete Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
What is often overlooked is that the written standard that governs conformation shows is the same standard that was devised by the owners of working dogs. Two major components, structure and movement, are what enable the working dog to ...
Don Abney, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORKING DOG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term working dog is used in the context of the following news items.
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New movie spotlights military working dogs, families
If you're a dog lover, there's a good chance you'll love "Max," a family-friendly movie filmed in North Carolina that opens in theaters nationwide this weekend. «Greenville News, Jun 15»
2
Weekly Innovation: Harness Could Allow Dogs, Humans To …
The prototype harness, called the Cyber-Enhanced Working Dog, has sensors that collect and interpret dogs' behavioral signals, and humans are able to send ... «NPR, Nov 14»
3
Family of Fallen Marine to Adopt Military Working Dog
The father of a U.S. Marine killed in action in Afghanistan will finally take home his son's partner – his military working dog. Staff Sergeant Christopher Diaz, 27, ... «NBC 7 San Diego, Jun 14»
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Military dog captured by Taliban fighters, who post video of their …
Will Griffin, a spokesman for the international military coalition in Afghanistan, confirmed Thursday in an e-mail that the force lost a military working dog during an ... «Washington Post, Feb 14»
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Frontline dream team are developing political satire, Utopia
Working Dog's principals Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy and Tom ... Working Dog also produced a series set in the world of political spin doctors, The ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 13»
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Sniffing Out Cancer: Dogs Are the Pros in This Lab
Ohlin Frank, a chocolate lab whose focus has the intensity of Sherlock Holmes, is only on his fourth training session at Penn Vet Working Dog Center, but he has ... «ABC News, Aug 13»
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Army dog given posthumous medal for Afghanistan work
A military working dog who died in Afghanistan has been awarded a medal for his work finding hidden weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Theo ... «Radio 1, Oct 12»
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Meet Lucy the world's smallest working dog (at just 5.7 inches tall)
She was handed the certificate in recognition of her work as a therapy dog with ... sausages, she now has a huge status among working dogs around the world. «Daily Mail, Jan 12»
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After Duty, Dogs Suffer Like Soldiers
Dereck Stevens bonds with his military working dog before a practice drill at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. More Photos » ... «New York Times, Dec 11»
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Fallen Marine's Family Adopts His Best Friend
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Feb. 4, 2011 – "Whatever is mine is his," Marine Corps Pfc. Colton W. Rusk wrote about Eli, his military working dog, ... «Department of Defense, Feb 11»

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