Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Gebrauchshund
English translation:
working dog
Added to glossary by
Robin Ward
Jul 2, 2008 14:38
15 yrs ago
German term
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Gebrauchshund
German to English
Science
Zoology
I haven't a clue as to how to translate this. Can anyone help?
The context as such doesn't really say much about what a Gebrauchshund actually is, as it's in a description of a hiking trail in an old GDR "Wanderheft":
Vom Rathaus über die Friedensstraße (in Arendsee (Altmark)) wandert man bis zum Kluthturm und steigt zum Seeufer hinab.
Richtung Westen geht man dicht am Ufer entlang, rechts am Fuchsbau (Dressurstätte für Gebrauchshunde) vorbei und erreicht ein Ferienparadies: das Waldheim. Der FDGB hat hier für seine Urlauber ein schönes Fleckchen Erde ausgesucht.
Maybe the mention of the "Dressurstätte" will give a hint.
Thanks for any suggestions!
The context as such doesn't really say much about what a Gebrauchshund actually is, as it's in a description of a hiking trail in an old GDR "Wanderheft":
Vom Rathaus über die Friedensstraße (in Arendsee (Altmark)) wandert man bis zum Kluthturm und steigt zum Seeufer hinab.
Richtung Westen geht man dicht am Ufer entlang, rechts am Fuchsbau (Dressurstätte für Gebrauchshunde) vorbei und erreicht ein Ferienparadies: das Waldheim. Der FDGB hat hier für seine Urlauber ein schönes Fleckchen Erde ausgesucht.
Maybe the mention of the "Dressurstätte" will give a hint.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +8 | working dog |
savaria (X)
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| 3 -1 | utility dog |
Steffen Walter
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Change log
Jul 3, 2008 04:55: Marcus Malabad changed "Field" from "Other" to "Science" , "Field (specific)" from "Other" to "Zoology"
Proposed translations
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working dog
Working dog.
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Note added at 8 perc (2008-07-02 14:47:11 GMT)
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I think these dogs are the members of rescue teams.
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Note added at 2 nap6 óra (2008-07-04 21:09:40 GMT) Post-grading
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Vielen Dank für dem KudoZ.
Thank you for the KudoZ.
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Note added at 8 perc (2008-07-02 14:47:11 GMT)
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I think these dogs are the members of rescue teams.
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Note added at 2 nap6 óra (2008-07-04 21:09:40 GMT) Post-grading
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Vielen Dank für dem KudoZ.
Thank you for the KudoZ.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yes, that's the one. Thanks a lot!"
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5 mins
Steffen Walter
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Related KudoZ points
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4
utility dog
... or so it seems based on http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_glossary/dog-terms-U.c...
I believe the term is used, for example, to refer to dogs meeting certain requirements/standards to be used by the police force, or to guide dogs for the blind.
I believe the term is used, for example, to refer to dogs meeting certain requirements/standards to be used by the police force, or to guide dogs for the blind.
Peer comment(s):
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David Moore (X)
: Sorry, Steffen, but these are dogs which don't fit in any of the other groups,,,hound, terrier, toy, gundog, pastoral, hound. 'Fraid your site doesn't know its Crufts...
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Yes, on second thought, you're definitely right, and "working dog" is the correct translation.
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