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herding dog

American  

noun

  1. one of any of several breeds of dogs used originally for herding livestock, including the Belgian sheepdog, collie, German shepherd, and Old English sheepdog.


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On this sunny day, however, the goats are streaming down the hill to a new grazing area, egged on by the indefatigable herding dog Bernie.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2023

A herding dog might need proportions that allow for quick, tight turns.

From Washington Times May 5, 2023

She favored corgis, a herding dog from Wales with short legs and pointed ears.

From Washington Post Sep. 14, 2022

Genetic analysis showed that the Patagonian sheepdog, a breed found in Argentina and Chile, is the closest living relative to the ancestor of all U.K. herding dog breeds.

From Scientific American Jul. 9, 2022

Also new was the mudi, a Hungarian herding dog.

From Seattle Times Jun. 21, 2022

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