attack dogs
Trained protective animals
Attack dogs are dogs trained to chase, restrain, or assault people on command—used by police, military, and security forces.
Breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are common choices.
Figuratively, attack dogs are aggressive defenders who go after opponents: The campaign deployed its attack dogs to discredit the story.
The metaphor emphasizes viciousness and loyalty to a master.
- security detailProtective personnel assignment
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- bitePierce with teeth
- bite forceJaw clamping pressure
- Doberman PinscherGerman-bred guard canine
Rottweiler · Belgian Malinois · muzzle · canine · legal restrictions · K9 units · liability issues · snarl · threatening · lunge · dog handlers · guard duty · watchdog · vigilance · junkyard dog · polemicists · charge · vicious
- military dogsK-9, K9, German shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Doberman
- war animalswar dog, war horse, war horses, war elephant, war elephants
- animal liabilitystrict liability, dog bites, dangerous animals, mauling, goring
- opinion makerspundits, commentators, columnists, editorialists, op-ed writers
attack dogstherapy dogs
Trained canines offering emotional aid
lap dogs · companion dogs · comfort animals · service dogs · guide dogs
attack dogsgentle giants
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