guard-dog
Barking security system
A guard-dog is a dog trained to protect property or people, typically a large breed like a German shepherd or Rottweiler.
The hyphenated form usually functions as an adjective: guard-dog instincts, guard-dog training.
The noun is more often written as two words: guard dog.
German working dog breed
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- DobermanAthletic German guard breed
- Belgian MalinoisBelgian herding breed
- BullmastiffPowerful Victorian-era guard dog
One who guards another
Conveying threat or danger
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- snarlingVocalized hostile warning
growling · threatening · powerful · muscular · brawny · dominant · dangerous · formidable
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- bondedFastened or emotionally connected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
steadfast · dedicated · obedient · attentive · protective · companion · trained · responsive
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- attentivePaying close notice
- observantNoticing things readily
sharp-eyed · ready · perceptive · wary · night-watch · patrolling · prowling
Rottweiler
German working dog breed
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- DobermanAthletic German guard breed
- Belgian MalinoisBelgian herding breed
defender
One who guards another
deterrent · perimeter · property · estate · junkyard · gatekeeper · K-9
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
snarling · growling · threatening · powerful · muscular · brawny · dominant · dangerous · formidable · imposing
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- bondedFastened or emotionally connected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
reliable · steadfast · dedicated · obedient · attentive · protective · companion · trained · responsive · disciplined
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
observant · sharp-eyed · ready · perceptive · wary · night-watch · patrolling · prowling
guard-doglapdog
Small cuddly canine
companion dog · toy dog · therapy dog · show dog · pet
guard-doglapdog
Small cuddly canine
toy poodle · Chihuahua · teacup dog · Pomeranian · Yorkshire Terrier
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