sheepdog
Woolly charge minder
A sheepdog is a dog bred or trained to herd sheep—Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and similar working breeds.
They control flocks by circling, crouching, and responding to whistled commands.
The term extends to any dog that guards or manages livestock: The sheepdog kept the flock together during the storm.
Figuratively, a sheepdog is someone who protects or guides others.
Herding breed, exceptionally smart
- kelpieScottish drowning spirit
- rough collieLong-coated Scottish herding breed
Animals gathered together
- roundupOrganized gathering of scattered things
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- penningWriting or confining animals
cattle · drive · pasture · whistle · command · nipping · heeling · outrun
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- trainableAble to be taught
energetic · alert · devoted · hardworking · tireless · focused · responsive · biddable
One who safeguards others
- watchdogGuard or monitor
- defenderOne who guards another
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- patrolRegular surveillance route
alert · guarding · predator control · territorial · barking · wary · bonded · nocturnal
Grassy field for grazing
- grazingFeeding on pasture
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- ruralOf the countryside
- farmlandAgricultural terrain
hillside · moor · highland · vale · woolshed · lambing · shearing · agriculture
Soft and light-textured
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
- coatOuter garment or layer
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
- merleMottled dog coat pattern
tricolor · black and white · feathered · mane · bushy tail · erect ears · floppy ears · muscular
border collie
Herding breed, exceptionally smart
- kelpieScottish drowning spirit
- rough collieLong-coated Scottish herding breed
flock
Animals gathered together
- roundupOrganized gathering of scattered things
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
penning · cattle · drive · pasture · whistle · command · nipping · heeling · outrun · gather
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- eagerIntensely wanting something
trainable · energetic · alert · devoted · hardworking · tireless · focused · responsive · biddable · attentive
protector
One who safeguards others
patrol · alert · guarding · predator control · territorial · barking · wary · bonded · nocturnal · coyote
meadow
Grassy field for grazing
- grazingFeeding on pasture
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- ruralOf the countryside
farmland · hillside · moor · highland · vale · woolshed · lambing · shearing · agriculture · barnyard
fluffy
Soft and light-textured
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
- coatOuter garment or layer
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
merle · tricolor · black and white · feathered · mane · bushy tail · erect ears · floppy ears · muscular · medium-sized
sheepdoglapdog
Small cuddly canine
toy dog · Chihuahua · Pomeranian · Pekingese · teacup dog
- sheepdog trialsCompetitive herding demonstrations