water dog

water dog

n.

1. A dog that takes easily to the water, especially one trained for hunting waterfowl.

2. Informal A person who feels at home in or on the water.

3. often wa·ter·dog (wôtr-dôg, -dg, wtr-) See mudpuppy.

4. Western U.S. Any of several large salamanders.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	water dog - a person who enjoys being in or on the water water rat crewman, sailor - any member of a ship's crew
	2.	water dog - a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl gun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns