shepherd dog
Herds the sheep
A shepherd dog is a dog bred or trained to herd and guard livestock, especially sheep.
The term covers various breeds—German shepherds, Australian shepherds, border collies—that share instincts for controlling animal movement and protecting flocks.
The shepherd dog circled the flock, keeping the sheep together.
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- trainableAble to be taught
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
faithful · attentive · eager · responsive · hardworking · tireless · agile · sturdy
Dog bred for tasks
- farm dogRural working canine
- ranch handLivestock farm employee
- stockmanLivestock raiser or tender
- droverOne who moves livestock
handler · trials · sheepdog trials · commands · training · partnership · teamwork · stamina
Serving to guard
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- territorialDefensive about owned space
patrol · sentry · guardian · defender · wary · intimidating · bark · deterrent
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- trainableAble to be taught
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
devoted · faithful · attentive · eager · responsive · hardworking · tireless · agile · sturdy · courageous
working dog
Dog bred for tasks
- farm dogRural working canine
- ranch handLivestock farm employee
- stockmanLivestock raiser or tender
drover · handler · trials · sheepdog trials · commands · training · partnership · teamwork · stamina · endurance
protective
Serving to guard
territorial · patrol · sentry · guardian · defender · wary · intimidating · bark · deterrent · predator control
flock
Animals gathered together
- cattleDomesticated bovines kept commercially
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- pastureGrazing ground for livestock
grazing · roundup · corral · pen · drive · mustering · lambing · shearing · gather · outrun
Belgian Malinois
Belgian herding breed
- Shetland SheepdogSmall Scottish herding breed
shepherd doglapdog
Small cuddly canine
toy dog · lap dog · toy breed · companion dog · teacup dog
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