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Noun: shepherd dog  she-pu(r)d 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 shepherd dogs";
    - sheepdog, sheep dog

Derived forms: shepherd dogs

Type of: working dog

Encyclopedia: Shepherd dog