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Sheepdog

noun

Any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep. Synonyms: sheep dog, shepherd dog.

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Etymology of 'Sheepdog'

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Belgian sheepdog

Old English sheepdog

Shetland sheepdog

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"Sheepdog" Quotes from Famous Books

... town, that the countess seated herself on a mossy bank in the shade. Wilhelm sat down beside her on the gnarled root of a tree; Anne was sent home, to return in two hours' time, but Fido was allowed to remain. He was a silvery-white sheepdog with a sharp muzzle, stiff little pointed ears, and a bushy tail curling tightly over his back. He had attached himself to Wilhelm from the first moment, and gave vent to his delight when caressed by having a severe attack of asthmatic ...

— The Malady of the Century • Max Nordau

... to gather the latter that Savanich and his seven-year-old son, Peter, came one afternoon early in summer. They had filled two baskets and were contemplating returning home with their spoil, when Caspan, the big sheepdog, uttered ...

— Werwolves • Elliott O'Donnell

Words linked to "Sheepdog" : sheep dog, German shepherd dog, komondor, Shetland, Rottweiler, Old English sheepdog, Shetland sheep dog, Bouvier des Flandres, Bouviers des Flandres, working dog, alsatian, German shepherd, Border collie, kelpie, Belgian shepherd, collie, briard, Shetland sheepdog, bobtail, German police dog