show dog

noun

A dog that is entered into a dog show, or a dog which has been specially bred, trained, and groomed to conform to the specifications of a dog show.

Meanings

nounshow dog (plural show dogs)

plural show dogs

  1. A dog that is entered into a dog show, or a dog which has been specially bred, trained, and groomed to conform to the specifications of a dog show.
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