Meaning of the word "carriage dog" in English

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carriage dog

US /ˈkær.ɪdʒ ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈkær.ɪdʒ ˌdɔːɡ/
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Noun

1.

a dog, such as a Dalmatian, formerly trained to run with or under a horse-drawn carriage

Example:
The Dalmatian is a classic example of a carriage dog.
Historically, carriage dogs were valued for their stamina and protective instincts.
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