Ancient Riddle #5

Riddle: Four hang, four sprang, two point the way, two to ward off dogs, one dangles after, always rather dirty. What am I?

Answer: A cow.

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Four hang, four sprang, two point the way, two to ward off dogs, one dangles after, always rather dirty. What am I? — Ancient Riddle #5 by JNutt22 v1.

Riddle: Four hang, four sprang, two point the way, two to ward off dogs, one dangles after, always rather dirty. What am I? Answer: A cow. — by JNutt22 v2.