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nanny dogs

nanny dogs is the plural of nanny dog.

Meaning of nanny dog

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

Questions about nanny dogs

What is nanny dogs the plural of?
Nanny dogs is the plural of nanny dog.

Words near nanny dogs in the dictionary

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

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