Sentences with phrase «as watchdog»

Further, the industry saw the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, take on a more active role as a watchdog of the domestic bitcoin exchange ecosystem.

In terms of openness, the media obviously has a critical role to play and has argued that it should have unfettered access to the family courts as a watchdog or «proxy for the public».

As the head of Baron & Budd's asbestos and pharmaceutical litigation teams, Baron has helped build the firm's reputation as a watchdog for consumer protection.

In addition, we serve as a watchdog and oversight group to ensure that public and private resources are distributed on an equitable basis.

Groups like Public Citizen are taking strides to better protect the public from harm by acting as a watchdog for consumers.

Since April the media have been entitled to act, in Munby LJ's words, «as the eyes and ears of the public and as a watchdog» (Spencer v Spencer [2009] EWHC 1529), albeit within certain parameters.

Not only will ORI act as a watchdog to ensure the investigation proceeds appropriately, in addition, the outcome of GMU's investigation will be of general interest in the academic community.

While the EPA has been a good watchdog over private industry, someone too has to act as watchdog when the EPA oversteps its own mandate.

As an online and print art magazine, BmoreArt serves the artists of Baltimore and beyond in covering their exhibits, acting as a watchdog and discussion board, publishing a beautiful print journal, and acting as a link to participation in art and cultural events across the region with a daily calendar, weekly events listings, call for entries page, and resource page.

But until we feel confident that the city and industry operators are taking the welfare of these magnificent animals seriously, we will continue to work as a watchdog on this industry.

The Lhasa Apso was originally bred as a watchdog for Tibetan palaces and monasteries; it was hard for an intruder to sneak in past the watchful, yipping pooches.

Originating in China, this breed's name translates to «lion,» which is apt for a critter created to provide companionship and act as a watchdog for royals during the Ming dynasty.

Yet, as a watchdog, the opposite attitude is preferred.

It is lighthearted, but not boisterous, in the house and may also serve as a watchdog.

Him being so alert, this makes him good as a watchdog.

They are a great fit for anyone who wants a dog with personality who will serve as a watchdog when needed but will otherwise be pretty laid back around the house.

This breed can be trained as a watchdog, and is great at doing tricks.

If you are looking for a smaller version of one of the low - maintenance breeds that will still work as a watchdog, and are willing to spend some time enjoying your pet, the Welsh Corgi is a great dog.

He once worked as a watchdog on riverboats and on family farms.

But this breed isn't all about just fun and games — he will also serve as a watchdog, letting you know when someone is at the door.

For instance, John D. Rockefeller used a Bull Mastiff as a watchdog on his estate.

Of course, like most retriever breeds, they are not territorial and absolutely useless for guard work, but acceptable as a watchdog in a city apartment.

The Cane Corso is known as a watchdog and hunter of difficult game such as wild boar.

Adult German Shepherds are often very territorial and want to act as a watchdog or protection dog when visitors come to the home.

The Great Pyrenees is mistrustful of strangers, as a watchdog he's also likely to bark at night.

Originally, man bred this dog to serve as a watchdog and bodyguard.

They are feared due to their capabilities and versatility of doing things beyond that of a typical dog, such as pulling a sled, herding reindeer and serving as a watchdog.

This duty expanded after the French Revolution, and the Briard was used as a herding dog and as a watchdog, tasked with keeping watch over an entire property.

A giant breed, he was bred in England as a watchdog for more than 2,000 years.

The breed was also used as a watchdog.

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The Lakeland excels as a watchdog, but he can be noisy.

The breed later became known as the barge dog because it was often kept as a watchdog on the small vessels navigating the Rhine River.

Though this mighty mini will want to defend you, and does do well as a watchdog, due to their size they are probably not the best guard dog.

In addition to herding and working as a watchdog, the beauceron has a natural instinct to guard and protect.

As a scenthound, these dogs do tend to bark a bit as well which makes them good as a watchdog.

The thick fur and downy undercoat of the Keeshond insulated it from the harsh climate and temperatures when it once served as a watchdog on the riverboats in Holland.

As time went on, the Norwegian Elkhound proved his mettle not only as a tracker of moose and other big game, but also as a watchdog and guardian.

The Rottweiler Husky mix may do well as a watchdog.

Today, the Bouvier is not only a fine family companion but serves as a watchdog, a guide for the blind, a police dog, and a tracking dog.

In the early days, it was used primarily for hunting vermin, mostly rats, and as a watchdog.

History and Facts: The Irish Terrier originated in the Cork region of Ireland and was developed as a watchdog and vermin hunter.

Doberman Pinschers are widely known as a watchdog, with good reason.

Whether your family is living in a condo, apartment or house, the Maltese fits right in and can act as a watchdog.

In addition to helping control rodents and snakes, the new breed was used to herd sheep, as a watchdog, and for companionship.

Used primarily as a watchdog and companion, it also participated in annual bear - hunting expeditions throughout Russia.

I've seen «Writer Beware» as a watchdog for authors.

While the Secretary dismantles the Department's role as a watchdog for student civil rights, she has remained silent in the face of new reports of discrimination, violence and shameful neglect in the nation's public schools.

The position will serve as a watchdog over the influential testing industry and monitor testing companies» impact on education legislation.

Americans for Immigrant Justice Non-profit law firm that champions the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children; advocates for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence; serves as a watchdog on immigration detention practices and policies; and speaks for immigrant groups who have particular and compelling claims to justice.