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guard dog

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guard dog
large, aggressive dog trained to attack intruders; usually German shepherd dogs, Dobermanns, Rottweilers, Bull terriers. See also dog.


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This breed of guard dog has a long history in Europe of protecting flocks of sheep and herds of goats from predators, such as bears and wolves.
``The puppies are said to be in good condition, wagging their tails, acting all puppylike,'' said Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Melissa Kelley, adding that their mother was a guard dog at a nearby auto shop.
The buyout firm--named after the mythical three-headed guard dog of the underworld--has longstanding ties to L.
 
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