sheepdog
noun
sheep·dog
ˈshēp-ˌdȯg 
: a dog (such as a border collie) used to tend, drive, or guard sheep
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How do sheepdogs successfully steer small groups of erratic sheep?
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Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Instead, families can watch sheepdogs at work, go hiking, and meet encounter native birds throughout the property.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
All the while, his dreams for the future skitter between helping his mother run her farm, breeding sheepdogs or, perhaps, exploring life beyond the overcast confines of Artois.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Instead, families can watch sheepdogs at work, go hiking, and meet encounter native birds throughout the property.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
All the while, his dreams for the future skitter between helping his mother run her farm, breeding sheepdogs or, perhaps, exploring life beyond the overcast confines of Artois.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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sheepdog
noun
sheep·dog
ˈshēp-ˌdȯg
: a dog used to tend, drive, or guard sheep
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