ATTACKDOG

Attack dog

An attack dog is any dog trained by a human to defend or attack a territory, property or persons either on command, on sight or by inferred provocation. Attack dogs have been used often throughout history and are now employed in security, police, and military roles.

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attack dog

Noun

  1. Any dog bred; trained or used for the purpose of attacking a target, either on command or on sight; trained either as a specialized form of police dog or a security force dog.
  2. A dog used in dogfighting; a bloodsport.
  3. A person who engages in rhetorical attacks on behalf of another.


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