Cryptic crossword clue
Dog beginning to kick hen with loud barking 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ELKHOUND

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The straight part
We know that "Dog" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dog = elkhound.
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What does ELKHOUND mean?

ELKHOUND noun
  1. Norwegian Elkhound, a breed of dog from Norway for hunting elk.
  2. Any Scandinavian breed of dog bred to hunt elk.

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