a missing dog

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Which would you use?a) a missing dogb) a lost dogc) a stray dog

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Masanori TakaokaWhich would you use?

All are fine. Use when?

Wilpeter · Answer

a) a missing dog is one that you can’t find—perhaps he wandered off but he may come back.
b) a lost dog is one that, after searching for it, can’t be found. (Longer term)
c) a stray dog is not lost or missing, but has been found and doesn’t appear to have an owner.

Masanori Takaoka · Answer

Mister Micawber Masanori TakaokaWhich would you use?All are fine. Use when?

I'm looking for ( ). I've already searched the nearby park.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Masanori TakaokaI'm looking for ( ). I've already searched the nearby park.

So, which of wilpeter's options do you think most appropriate?

Masanori Takaoka · Answer

I think it's "a missing dog".

Masanori Takaoka · Answer

Also how about " a dog missing"?

Wilpeter · Answer

It sounds as though you are making a sign to post for your missing dog.  Dog Missing! would be appropriate.

a missing dog

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