coach dog

n. See Dalmatian.

[So called because it was trained to run behind a coach.]

coach dog

(ˈkəʊtʃˌdɒɡ) or

coachdog

n (Breeds) a former name for Dalmatian

Dal•ma•tian

(dælˈmeɪ ʃən)

n. 1. a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia. 2. one of a breed of medium-sized shorthaired dogs having a white coat marked with black or brown spots. 3. a Romance language of Dalmatia, extinct since the 19th century. adj. 4. of or pertaining to Dalmatia or its inhabitants. [1575–85]

Thesaurus

Noun

coach dog - a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatiacarriage dog, dalmatianCanis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"liver-spotted dalmatian - a brown-spotted dalmatian

coach dog

coach dog:

see DalmatianDalmatian
, breed of hardy, strong-bodied nonsporting dog probably developed in the Austrian province of Dalmatia (now Croatia) several hundred years ago. It stands from 19 to 23 in. (48.3–58.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 35 to 50 lb (15.9–22.7 kg).
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noun a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots

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