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Belgian sheepdog

American  

noun

  1. one of a Belgian breed of medium-sized dogs having a long, straight black coat and erect ears, raised originally for herding sheep.


Etymology

Origin of Belgian sheepdog

First recorded in 1925–30

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At a training session at the Oriole club, Azula, a young Belgian sheepdog, practiced the fundamentals with her owners.

From New York Times • May 1, 2018

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