Dog Sounds

Dogs communicate using a variety of sounds, including barks, growls, whines, howls, and yelps. Here's a brief explanation of some common dog sounds and what they might mean:

Dog Barks

Barking is the most common sound that dogs make, and it can have different meanings depending on the situation. Dogs may bark to alert their owners to potential danger or to communicate excitement or playfulness. They may also bark to express frustration or anxiety.

Growls

Growling is a warning sound that dogs use to communicate aggression or displeasure. It can be a sign that a dog is feeling threatened or is trying to establish dominance over another dog or person.

Whines

Dogs often whine to express a variety of emotions, including anxiety, fear, and frustration. They may also whine to seek attention or to communicate a desire for something, such as food or water.

Howls

Howling is a vocalization that is most commonly associated with wolves, but dogs also howl. Dogs may howl to communicate with other dogs in their pack or to express loneliness or separation anxiety.

Yelps

Yelps are high-pitched sounds that dogs make when they are in pain or distress. Dogs may also yelp to communicate fear or excitement.

It's important to note that while these sounds can be indicative of a dog's emotions or intentions, they should be considered in context with other body language cues and the situation at hand.

Library Waveform Filename add Description info Channels Duration ShortID Category Subcategory
1 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_99.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts
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2.0 0:01

Animal

Dog

Dog Grunt
2 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,Coarse.wav Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, Coarse
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
3 BBC Sound Effects Library DogsSamoyeds.BBC.EC86Kb.wav Animal, Dog: Samoyed Puppies Feeding, Interior.
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2.0 1:03Animal Dog Dog Barking
4 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Small,Barks,Snappy 1.wav Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Snappy 1
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Barking
5 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_58.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Barking And Growling
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2.0 0:12Animal Dog Dog Growl
6 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Even,x2.wav Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Even, X2
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4.0 0:01Animal Dog Bulldog
7 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Pant,Whine,Rapid,Fast,Many.wav Dog C Pant Whine Rapid Fast Many
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5.0 0:23Animal Dog Dog Whine
8 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_31.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinschers - CU - Pack Of Vicious Dogs Bark Loudly, Alarmed
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2.0 0:13Animal Dog Dog Barking Aggressive
9 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Sentence,2.wav Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Sentence, 2
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1.0 0:05Animal Dog Sheepdog
10 BBC Sound Effects Library DogsSpaniels.BBC.EC86Eb.wav Animal, Dog: Two King Charles Spaniels Barking And Growling, Exterior.
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2.0 1:08Animal Dog Dog Growl
11 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Small,Groans,Pants,Moves.wav Dog: Dog Small Groans Pants Moves
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1.0 0:05Animal Dog Dog Groan
12 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_90.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Slow
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2.0 0:03Animal Dog Dog Growl
13 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Sharp,Short,x2.wav Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Sharp, Short, X2
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4.0 0:02Animal Dog Bulldog
14 Masters Workshop Dog,Large,Bark,Distant,Echo6.wav Animal, Dog: Dog Large Bark Distant Echo
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Barking Distant
15 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Strong,x2.wav Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Strong X2
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5.0 0:11Animal Dog Cimarron
16 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Larg.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - Medium Pov - Watchful Or Playfull Barks
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Barking Playful
17 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Bark,Whine,Dist3.wav Sheepdog, Bark, Whine, Dist3
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
18 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Terrier,Barks,Slow,Growls.wav Dog: Dog Terrier Barks Slow Growls
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1.0 0:10Animal Dog Dog Growl
19 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Pant,Raw,Growls,Struggle,Small - some moves.wav Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Pant, Raw, Growls, Struggle, Small - Some Moves
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2.0 0:47Animal Dog Bulldog
20 Masters Workshop Dog,Lhasa Apso,Growl,Watery.wav Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Growl Watery
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2.0 0:03Animal Dog Dog Growl
21 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Cimarron,Male,Belch,Air,Light.wav Dog Cimarron Male Belch Air Light
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5.0 0:01Animal Dog Cimarron
22 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Me_5.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - Medium Pov - Upset, Aggressive Barks
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Barking Aggressive
23 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD23_80,Jack Russell,Moan,Snort.wav Jack Russell Moan Snort
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Jack Russell
24 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Breath,Lips.wav Sheepdog, Breath, Lips
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1.0 0:03Animal Dog Sheepdog
25 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Woof,Single.wav Dog: Dog Woof Single
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Barking
26 SoundStorm Library Dogs-2Dogs-Ext-MediumDistan.wav Dogs - 2 Dogs - Ext - Medium Distant And Distant - 3 Medium Distant Barks, Scattered Distant Barks, Very Light BG Birds
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2.0 0:06Animal Dog Dog Barking Distant
27 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX INT FS Dog on Wood 04.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Fs On Wood, Nail Clicks On Floor, Few Steps In Place
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2.0 0:04Animal Dog Dog Footsteps
28 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Grunt,Whine,Hopeful.wav Dog D Grunt Whine Hopeful
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5.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Grunt
29 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD23_B1,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,1.wav Jack Russell Whine Rasp 1
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Jack Russell
30 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Breath,Tired2.wav Sheepdog, Breath, Tired2
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1.0 0:20Animal Dog Sheepdog
31 Sonopedia DogAkitaPuppy_S08AN.70.wav Animal, Dog, Akita, Puppy, Whine, Short
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog
32 SoundStorm Library Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-5Sha.wav Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 5 Sharp Barks, Soft Moans And Pants
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2.0 0:06Animal Dog Doberman
33 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX EXT Dog Bark Thick 02.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Thick Throaty Dog Bark, Close
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2.0 0:18Animal Dog Dog Barking
34 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD_1121Dog,Speak,I Luv,2_1.wav Dog Speak I Luv 2 High
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Vocalization
35 Rob Nokes Sound Library Shepherd,Bark,Arf,x2.wav Shepherd, Bark, Arf, X2
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Shepherd
36 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groan,Shrill,Minute,Build.wav Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groan Shrill Minute Build
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5.0 0:18Animal Dog Lab
37 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Grunt,Shrug.wav Sheepdog, Grunt, Shrug
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
38 SoundStorm Library Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-C_4.wav Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Close-Up - Prolonged Piercing Cries, Moan @ Head, Panting @ Tail
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1.0 0:07Animal Dog Dog Panting
39 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX INT Dog Wood Floor 01.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Dog Nails Walking Slowly On Wood Floor
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2.0 0:12Animal Dog Dog Footsteps
40 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,B,Chirp,Quack,x3,Groan.wav Dog B Chirp Quack X3 Groan
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5.0 0:06Animal Dog Dog Groan
41 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Moan,Sad,Collar.wav Dog, Moan, Sad, Collar
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Collar
42 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Mastiff,Pant,Squeaky,Mouth.wav Dog Mastiff Pant Squeaky Mouth
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5.0 0:06Animal Dog Mastiff
43 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Whine,Dist2.wav Sheepdog, Whine, Dist2
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1.0 0:04Animal Dog Sheepdog
44 SoundStorm Library Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-Ang_11.wav Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking W Growls
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Growl
45 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX INT Boxer Bark 02.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Boxer Barks, Excited With Snorts
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2.0 0:04Animal Dog Dog Snort
46 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Bark,Rapid,Snarl.wav Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Bark Rapid Snarl
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5.0 0:01Animal Dog Shepherd
47 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Pat,Rub,Short,Fur.wav Dog Pat Rub Short Fur
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog
48 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Pack.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Pack Of Doberman Pinschers - CU - Overlapping Barks
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1.0 0:05Animal Dog Doberman
49 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Fast.wav Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Fast
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4.0 0:08Animal Dog Siberian Puppy
50 Rob Nokes Sound Library Jack Russell,Bark,Peppy.wav Jack Russell, Bark, Peppy
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Jack Russell
51 SoundStorm Library Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-Di_2.wav Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - Single Deep Bark, BG Birds
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Barking Distant
52 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bearded Collie,Grunt,Talk,Lite.wav Bearded Collie, Grunt, Talk, Lite
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1.0 0:11Animal Dog Bearded Collie
53 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX INT Husky1 Panting 01.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Light Panting
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2.0 0:34Animal Dog Dog Panting
54 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Shepherd,7 Years Old,Barks,Sharp,Stated.wav Dog Shepherd 7 Years Old Barks Sharp Stated
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4.0 0:04Animal Dog Shepherd
55 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Barks,Ext,Winter Farm.wav Dog: Dog Barks Ext Winter Farm
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2.0 0:13Animal Dog Dog Barking
56 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_24.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry
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1.0 0:08Animal Dog Dog Whine
57 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD_1211,Coal,Barks,Loud.wav Coal Barks Loud
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1.0 0:33Animal Dog Dog Barking
58 SoundStorm Library Dogs-SingleDog-Ext-Distan_6.wav Dogs - Single Dog - Ext - Distant - Single Bark, Very Slow Decay, Reverb, BG Rush
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2.0 0:03Animal Dog Dog Barking Distant
59 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bull-Terrier,Growl,Annoyed.wav Bull-Terrier, Growl, Annoyed
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog Bull Terrier
60 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 04.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises
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2.0 0:07Animal Dog Dog Lick
61 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Yowl.wav Dog German Shepherd Whine Yowl
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5.0 0:01Animal Dog German Shepherd
62 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Breaths,Heavy,Moves.wav Dog: Dog Breaths Heavy Moves
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2.0 0:28Animal Dog Dog Breath
63 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_56.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimpery Bark
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Whimper
64 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Eat Biscuit,Chew,Short.wav Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Eat Biscuit, Chew, Short.L
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6.0 0:01Animal Dog Bulldog
65 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-DogPackBa.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dog Pack Barking - MCU - About Five Or Six Dogs, All Are Quite Excited, Some Howls And Light Growls
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2.0 1:56Animal Dog Dog Growl
66 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bull-Terrier,Snorts,Thick.wav Bull-Terrier, Snorts, Thick
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Bull Terrier
67 BBC Sound Effects Library DogsAlsatians.BBC.EC86Ga.wav Animal, Dog: Alsatian Barking, Interior.
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2.0 0:52Animal Dog Dog Barking
68 Rob Nokes Sound Library Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Squeaky.wav Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Squeaky
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Lab
69 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Groans,Grunt,Hurt.wav Dog: Dog Groans Grunt Hurt
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Grunt
70 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-MediumS_1.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Medium Sized Dog - Ext - CU - Medium Sized Dog Barks, Medium, Reverb
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2.0 0:04Animal Dog Dog Barking
71 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Female,6 Years Old,Barks,Many.wav Bulldog, Female, 6 Years Old, Barks, Many
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2.0 0:11Animal Dog Bulldog
72 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-2S_1.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - 2 Small Dogs - CU - Going After And Shaking Leash W Few Small Playful Grunts
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2.0 0:09Animal Dog Dog Grunt
73 Rob Nokes Sound Library Doberman,Drink,Lap Water,Sloppy.wav Doberman, Drink, Lap Water, Sloppy
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1.0 0:14Animal Dog Doberman
74 BBC Historical Sound Effects Library DogBa_BBC-Historical_2F 10.wav Animal, Dog: Dog Barking.
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2.0 0:30Animal Dog Dog Barking
75 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD23_05,Jack Russell,Breath,Gasp,2.wav Jack Russell Breath Gasp 2
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Jack Russell
76 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Groans,Whimper.wav Dog: Dog Groans Whimper
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Whimper
77 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-SmallDo_1.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Small Dogs - Ext - Medium-Distant - 2 Barking And Growling Dogs, Constant
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2.0 0:16Animal Dog Dog Growl
78 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Growl,Small,Roomy.2.wav Bulldog Male 18 Months Old Growl Small Roomy 2
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1.0 0:04Animal Dog Bulldog
79 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_35.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Barks W Panting
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2.0 0:04Animal Dog Dog Panting
80 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Bark,Coarse,2.wav Sheepdog, Bark, Coarse, 2
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
81 BBC Sound Effects Library DobermannPinscher.BBC.EC2D1.wav Animal, Dog: Dogs: Two Doberman Pinschers, Exterior, Barking.
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2.0 1:16Animal Dog Dog Barking
82 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD23_37,Jack Russell,Howl,Groan,Hard.wav Jack Russell Howl Groan Hard
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Jack Russell
83 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Large,Barks,Excited,Snarls2.wav Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Excited Snarls 2
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1.0 0:03Animal Dog Dog Barking
84 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_113.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Growl
85 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Lick Chops.wav Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Lick Chops
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7.0 0:28Animal Dog Bulldog
86 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_67.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting
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2.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Panting
87 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Bark,Forceful,x2.wav Sheepdog, Bark, Forceful, X2
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
88 BBC Historical Sound Effects Library Irish_BBC-Historical_2E 10.wav Animal, Dog: Irish Wolfhound Barking.
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2.0 1:18Animal Dog Dog Barking
89 Rob Nokes Sound Library SHD23_69,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,x4.wav Jack Russell Howl Moan X4
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2.0 0:03Animal Dog Jack Russell
90 Sounddogs Sound Library Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Wrestling.wav Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Wrestling
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2.0 0:50Animal Dog Dog Barking
91 SoundStorm Library DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_26.wav Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low, Aggressive Growl And Sharp Barks
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Barking Aggressive
92 Rob Nokes Sound Library Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Grunts.wav Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Grunts
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6.0 0:13Animal Dog Bulldog
93 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Lab,6 Year Old,Bark,Yip,Simple.wav Dog Lab 6 Year Old Bark Yip Simple
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5.0 0:02Animal Dog Lab
94 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 12.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls, Close
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2.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Growl
95 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,A,Growl,Soft,Subtle,Throaty.wav Dog A Growl Soft Subtle Throaty
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5.0 0:01Animal Dog Dog Growl
96 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,1.wav Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 1
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1.0 0:03Animal Dog Dog Sniffing
97 Rob Nokes Sound Library Dog,Mastiff,Pant,Hoarse,Fast,Collar.wav Dog Mastiff Pant Hoarse Fast Collar
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5.0 0:18Animal Dog Mastiff
98 Rob Nokes Sound Library Sheepdog,Whine,Burp,Tiny.wav Sheepdog, Whine, Burp, Tiny
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1.0 0:01Animal Dog Sheepdog
99 SoundStorm Library Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-I_7.wav Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - 2 Short Whines
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1.0 0:02Animal Dog Dog Whine
100 Coll Anderson Sound Library EFX EXT Dogs Bark City 03.wav Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Group Of Dogs In City Backyard Very Angry Pack Of Dogs
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2.0 0:31Animal Dog Dog Barking