guard dog

Example Sentences

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Anatol Ward, a Tokyo resident in his 50s, said the robot reminded him of a guard dog.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Why buy a guard dog when the neighbor owns a wolf?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

The breed “is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers,” according to the United Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

To find out, the researchers asked Montana farmers who were regularly visited by grizzly bears to host a guard dog.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 11, 2024

I glanced at the heavy scimitar lying like a guard dog beside his leg.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri