shepherd dog

American  

noun

1. sheepdog.

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shepherd dog British  

noun

1. another term for sheepdog

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Etymology

Origin of shepherd dog

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

A T. rex, for example, had an EQ of about 2.4, compared with 3.1 for a German shepherd dog and 7.8 for a human—leading some to assume it was at least somewhat smart.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2023

This was where the public was first introduced to Chippy the cocker spaniel, Mops the mountain shepherd dog and the others.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2021

He uses more traditional methods, too: he had to trade in his quick, compliant sheepdogs for a powerful, bear-like breed – the Illyrian shepherd dog – that lives in among the sheep as their protectors.

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2020

For example: just yesterday, I was taking Léon, my beautiful white shepherd dog, who is almost as old as I am, for his daily outing.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2015

At the front of the rank an authoritative cluster of state troopers and policemen marched ahead, heads bent, talking in low voices as a barking German shepherd dog circled around them at a trot.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt