1. Dogs trained or kept to protect a person, property, or place by detecting intruders and alerting their owners or handlers.
Usage: Plural form of guarddog; Common in security and property protection contexts

Examples

• The factory hired guarddogs to patrol the grounds at night.
• Guarddogs are often trained from puppyhood to recognize threats.
• German Shepherds and Dobermans are popular choices for guarddogs.
• The guarddogs barked loudly when strangers approached the property.
• Many businesses rely on guarddogs as part of their security system.
• Guarddogs require proper training and socialization to be effective.