war dog
Battlefield trained hound
A war dog is a dog trained for military purposes—guarding, tracking, detecting explosives, or attacking enemies.
The term extends to soldiers themselves, especially seasoned veterans who thrive in combat: The general was an old war dog who'd seen action on three continents.
War dogs have served in conflicts from ancient times through modern warfare.
Of or like dogs
- handlerOne who manages something
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- sentryGuard on duty
detection · explosive · attack · guard · deployed · battalion · infantry · combat
One who tends flocks
- malinoisBelgian herding breed
- dobermanGerman guard dog breed
- labradorCommon retriever breed
- retrieverDog trained to fetch game
hound · mastiff · husky · boxer · terrier · bloodhound · spaniel · bulldog
Very old indeed
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- mastiffLarge, powerful guard breed
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
battlefield · cavalry · centurion · medieval · conquest · chariot · legion · phalanx
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- bondBinding tie or connection
- trueheartedSincerely loyal in nature
unwavering · dedicated · reliable · protective · companion · attachment · allegiance · trustworthy
Showing courage despite fear
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- intrepidResolutely without fear
gallant · bold · decorated · medal · honored · stalwart · dauntless · distinguished
Kinship among men
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
- partnerOne who shares activity
ally · unit · squad · team · trust · support · platoon · foxhole
Paid military contractor
- contractorHired construction professional
- hiredGiven employment
- sellswordPaid combat professional
- condottieroItalian freelance military leader
canine
Of or like dogs
sentry · detection · explosive · attack · guard · deployed · battalion · infantry · combat · mission
shepherd
One who tends flocks
retriever · hound · mastiff · husky · boxer · terrier · bloodhound · spaniel · bulldog
ancient
Very old indeed
siege · battlefield · cavalry · centurion · medieval · conquest · chariot · legion · phalanx · Assyrian
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
truehearted · unwavering · dedicated · reliable · protective · companion · attachment · allegiance · trustworthy · dependable
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
intrepid · gallant · bold · decorated · medal · honored · stalwart · dauntless · distinguished · fallen
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- solidarityUnity among allies
partner · ally · unit · squad · team · trust · support · platoon · foxhole
soldier of fortune
Paid military contractor
- contractorHired construction professional
- hiredGiven employment
- sellswordPaid combat professional
- working dogsK9, sniffer dogs, K-9, search and rescue, German shepherd
- war animalscavalry horse, attack dogs, homing pigeons, homing pigeon, messenger pigeons
- medieval dogs
- hired fightersmercenary, soldier of fortune, gun for hire, hired gun, sellsword
war doglap dog
Small pet breed
companion dog · family dog · house pet · toy dog · show dog
war dogtherapy dog
Animal providing psychological comfort
emotional support animal · service dog · emotional support dog · assistance dog · guide dog
war dogrescue dog
Adopted shelter canine
peace dove · domestic dog · search and rescue dog · St. Bernard · therapy animal