Hint; breed of dog (7)
I believe the answer is:
pointer
(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "Arrow" , "Sign" , "Signpost - dog" , "Suggestion" , "stick used for instruction?" .)
I believe the answer is:
pointer
(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "Arrow" , "Sign" , "Signpost - dog" , "Suggestion" , "stick used for instruction?" .)