police dog

noun

1. a dog trained to assist the police.

2. German shepherd.

police dog

noun

1. a dog, often a German shepherd dog, trained to help the police, as in tracking

Word History and Origins

Origin of police dog¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Days after he was reported missing, investigators and police dogs searched the family home in Cabazon, a community northwest of Palm Springs.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the weekend, investigators and police dogs searched the family home in Cabazon.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the weekend, investigators and police dogs searched a home in Cabazon where the boy lives with his parents.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheriff’s deputies and police dogs from both Riverside and San Bernardino counties responded to the scene to search, but they could not find the boy.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, specialist officers and a police dog continued their search for evidence.

From BBC