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n. A dog bred for working cattle, sheep, or other livestock. For example, the various shepherd breeds.
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Sheepdog transported with livestock,
Fairlie, New Zealand
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A herding dog, also known as a stock dog or working dog, is a type of pastoral dog that either has been trained in herding or belongs to breeds developed for herding. Their ability to be trained to act on the sound of a whistle or word of command is renowned throughout the world. Collies are recommended as herding dogs.
Usage examples of "herding dog".
Since he was physically much shorter than Karal, and since he looked like a friendly, shaggy sheep-herding dog, it simply wasn't possible to be intimidated by him, no matter how intelligent and knowledgeable he was.
I made a yipping sound and whined a bit, hoping to be taken for a herding dog.
Bernard relented, and retreated before Bitte like an indulgent bull from a herding dog.