Sheepdog: meaning, definitions and examples
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sheepdog
[ ˈʃiːpˌdɒɡ ]
working animal
A sheepdog is a type of working dog traditionally used to herd and guard sheep. These dogs are known for their intelligence, agility, and loyalty to their owners. They are often trained to respond to various commands to control the movement of sheep.
Synonyms
border collie, collie, herding dog
Examples of usage
- The sheepdog guided the flock of sheep across the field.
- The farmer relied on his sheepdog to keep the sheep safe from predators.
Translations
Translations of the word "sheepdog" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cão pastor
🇮🇳 भेड़पालक कुत्ता
🇩🇪 Schäferhund
🇮🇩 anjing gembala
🇺🇦 вівчарка
🇵🇱 owczarek
🇯🇵 シープドッグ
🇫🇷 chien de berger
🇪🇸 perro pastor
🇹🇷 çoban köpeği
🇰🇷 양치기 개
🇸🇦 كلب الراعي
🇨🇿 ovčácký pes
🇸🇰 ovčiak
🇨🇳 牧羊犬
🇸🇮 ovčarski pes
🇮🇸 sauðahundur
🇰🇿 қойшы ит
🇬🇪 მწყემსის ძაღლი
🇦🇿 çoban iti
🇲🇽 perro pastor
Word origin
The term 'sheepdog' has been in use since the 1570s, derived from the combination of 'sheep' and 'dog'. Sheepdogs have played a vital role in agriculture for centuries, assisting farmers in managing and protecting their flocks of sheep. These intelligent and hardworking dogs have a long history of working closely with humans in rural settings.
See also: sheep, sheepishly.