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Noun: sheepdog  'sheep,dóg
  1. Any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
    "The Border Collie is considered one of the most intelligent sheepdogs";
    - shepherd dog, sheep dog

Derived forms: sheepdogs, sheep dog, sheep dogs

Type of: working dog

Encyclopedia: Sheepdog