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sheepdog

 
Dictionary: sheep·dog  sheep dog (shēp'dôg', -dŏg') pronunciation
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A dog trained to guard and herd sheep. Also called shepherd dog.


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In 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.

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Any of various breeds of dogs produced to help manage sheep flocks. Three general types, the herding breeds that bring sheep to the operator, e.g. Border collie, the huntaway breeds that move sheep ahead, e.g. kelpie, and the guarding types that protect the flock from predators, e.g. Komondor.

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Translations: Sheepdog
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - fårehund

Nederlands (Dutch)
herdershond, herder

Français (French)
n. - chien de berger

Deutsch (German)
n. - Hirtenhund, Schäferhund

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - τσοπανόσκυλο

Italiano (Italian)
cane da pastore, pastore

Português (Portuguese)
n. - cão de rebanho (m)

Русский (Russian)
овчарка

Español (Spanish)
n. - perro pastor, perro ovejero

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - fårhund

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
牧羊犬

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 牧羊犬

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 양지기 개

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 牧羊犬

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) كلب ألراعي‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮כלב רועים‬


 
 

 

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