sheep dog
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a variation of
sheepdog.
Example Sentences
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PAVLIVKA, Ukraine — A sheep dog, padding the streets on his own, was the only sign of life in this destroyed village.
From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2022
Some days he’s herding cats and then some days he’s a sheep dog and everybody’s following him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
Contrary to what Dixon said, ranchers never intentionally abandon a sheep dog, Cory said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2019
Only a month ago his best sheep dog and best friend Sally had died.
From The Verge ● Jul. 14, 2016
He said proudly, “You wouldn’t think it to look at him now, but he was the best damn sheep dog I ever seen.”
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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