workingdog
nounUK /ˈwɜːkɪŋ dɒɡ/
US /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ dɔːɡ/
A working dog is a dog that is trained to help people do jobs.
The farmer's working dog helps move the sheep into the field.
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2. A dog bred or kept for practical tasks such as herding, guarding, or pulling.
Border collies and German shepherds are popular working dogs.
3. A dog trained to assist a person with a disability.
Her working dog opens doors and picks up dropped items for her.
4. Any dog that performs a job rather than being kept only as a pet.
The working dog spends its days patrolling the farm.