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nanny dog

nanny dog noun: a nickname for Staffordshire bull terriers or pit bulls.

Noun

nanny dog (plural nanny dogs)

  1. A nickname for Staffordshire bull terriers or pit bulls.
    • For most of the 114 years since the American pit bull terrier was first recognized by the United Kennel Club, the breed was rightly seen as the perfect "nanny dog" for children because of its friendly nature, loyalty and stability.2013 February 5, Joshua Holland, “In defense of the pit bull”, in Salon
    • Havens says Lady, a Chihuahua/pit bull mix, was a classic nanny dog and was by her four children when a mountain lion crept up behind them.2022 June 24, Spencer Wilson, “Hero dog dies after protecting children from mountain lion attack”, in Fox 5 Vegas

Forms of nanny dog

pluralnanny dogs

Origin of nanny dog

Due to their reputation of being a good playmate for children.

Questions about nanny dog

What does nanny dog mean?
Nanny dog means a nickname for Staffordshire bull terriers or pit bulls.
What part of speech is nanny dog?
Nanny dog is a noun.
What is the plural of nanny dog?
The plural of nanny dog is nanny dogs.

Words near nanny dog in the dictionary

  1. Nannup
  2. nanny
  3. nanny cam
  4. nanny cams
  5. Nanny Cay
  6. nanny dog
  7. nanny dogs
  8. nanny goat
  9. nanny goats
  10. nanny nanny boo boo
  11. Nanny of the Maroons

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