A stylized lion statue similar to those usually placed in male and female pairs outside imperial Chinese palaces, tombs, temples, etc. / A Pekingese dog.

(US) an animal shelter where stray dogs are kept

plural of dog biscuit

A hard biscuit-based snack for dogs. / (military, colloquial) A hard, dry biscuit issued as part of food rations in the field.

Either of two bright spots, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals, sometimes seen on the parhelic circle.

plural of chili dog

A dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person and is able to guide him or her.

present participle of go to the dogs

plural of dog tag

A small metal disk, attached to a dog's collar, containing identification information. / (by extension, informal) The identification tag worn around the neck by military personnel.