noun
stray dog; ownerless dog
Refers to a dog without an owner, often living wild or roaming freely. Common in discussions of animal control, public safety, or wildlife.
公園で野犬に注意するよう看板が出ていた。
There was a sign in the park warning people to be careful of stray dogs.
野犬の捕獲が行われている。
Stray dogs are being captured.