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sheepdog: see working dog working dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs raised by humans to herd cattle and sheep, as draft animals, as message dispatchers in wartime, in police and rescue work, as guardians of persons and property, or as guides (see guide ..... Click the link for more information. . sheepdogIn general, any dog breed developed to herd sheep; specifically, the border collie. Most sheepdog breeds stand about 2 ft (60 cm) and weigh over 50 lbs (23 kg). The French briard has bushy brows and a long, waterproof coat. The Belgian sheepdog has long black hair and erect ears. The Hungarian puli has a coat of long ropelike cords. It stands 16–19 in. (41–48 cm) and weighs about 30 lbs (14 kg). See also Old English sheepdog, Shetland sheepdog. sheepdog 1. a dog used for herding sheep 2. any of various breeds of dog reared originally for herding sheep How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 1 -- 2) At right, Astillita Junior and his sheepdogs are among the acts performing in the new Circus Vargas. Big Bob, Ratso, Bungo, and their hard-working sheepdogs are horrified when maverick shearer Shaun arrives on the scene with Pete, his sheep-herding sheep. They appear to have originated from European efforts to create breeds specialized for hunting, which include bloodhounds and golden retrievers; guarding, such as mastiffs, bulldogs, boxers, rottweilers, and German shepherds; and herding, such as collies and Belgian sheepdogs. |
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