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They are adored by many but were mostly taken by homes that truly needed a guide dog or were hypoallergenic.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on blind former Orange Lutheran and USC long snapper Jake Olson and the death of his 14-year-old guide dog.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
His name was Quebec, and since 2011 the yellow Labrador was the guide dog for Jake Olson, who became a national inspiration for his uplifting story of taking the field as the Trojans long snapper years after losing his sight.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The three primary breeds for guide dogs are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers.
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Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
guide dog
noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind
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