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Meaning of "shepherd dog" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHEPHERD DOG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHEPHERD DOG

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Shepherd dog is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHEPHERD DOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shepherd dog

Shepherd dog

A shepherd dog is a type of working dog used by shepherds to herd and/or protect their flocks. The expression may refer to distinct breeds that are recognised by Kennel Clubs, and it may also describe non-purebred types of dogs that are used by shepherds for these purposes. The two main types of shepherd dogs are: ▪ Herding dogs, used to herd sheep and other livestock ▪ Livestock guardian dogs, used to guard sheep and other livestock...

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHEPHERD DOG

shenanigans
shend
Shensi
shent
Shenyang
Shenzhou
Sheol
Shepard
shepherd
shepherd boy
shepherd´s check
shepherd´s crook
shepherd´s needle
shepherd´s pie
shepherd´s plaid
shepherd´s weatherglass
shepherd´s-purse
shepherdess
shepherdless
shepherdling

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHEPHERD DOG

African wild dog
Anatolian shepherd dog
Belgian shepherd dog
bird dog
black dog
chili dog
Eskimo dog
German shepherd dog
guard dog
gun dog
hot dog
like cat and dog
Newfoundland dog
Portuguese water dog
put on the dog
sled dog
spotted dog
top dog
water dog
wild dog

Synonyms and antonyms of shepherd dog in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «shepherd dog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHEPHERD DOG

Find out the translation of shepherd dog to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shepherd dog from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shepherd dog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牧羊犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perro pastor
570 millions of speakers

English

shepherd dog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शेफर्ड कुत्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الراعي الكلب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

овчарка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

O cão de pastor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেষপালক কুকুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chien de berger
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anjing gembala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schäferhund
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

牧羊犬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양치기 개
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pangon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó chăn cừu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷெப்பர்ட் நாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेंढपाळ कुत्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çoban köpeği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cane da pastore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

owczarek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вівчарка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

câine ciobănesc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ποιμενικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skaaphond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vallhund
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjeterhund
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shepherd dog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHEPHERD DOG»

The term «shepherd dog» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.205 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHEPHERD DOG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shepherd dog» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shepherd dog» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shepherd dog

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHEPHERD DOG»

Discover the use of shepherd dog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shepherd dog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Training Your German Shepherd Dog
Dogs-German Shepherd.
Dan Rice, 1999
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Training the German Shepherd Dog
Covering all aspects of training, and with a strong emphasis on understanding the breed’s psyche, this book is a comprehensive and invaluable companion for all German Shepherd enthusiasts and trainers, both novice and experienced.
John Cree, 2003
3
The German Shepherd Dog Handbook
These photo-illustrated books instruct on housing, feeding, health care, and where applicable, grooming and training.
Mary Belle Brazil-Adelman, 2010
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The Everything German Shepherd Book: A Complete Guide to ...
Pet expert Joan Hustace Walker offers professional advice on nutrition, health care, grooming, and much more.
Joan Hustace Walker, 2011
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German Shepherd Dog: Your Happy Healthy Pet
To know a German Shepherd Dog is to love a German Shepherd Dog—those upright ears, piercing eyes that can see into your soul, that shiny black saddle sitting above sturdy, yet graceful, legs.
Liz Palika, 2008
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German Shepherd Dog
Dog breeds, both familiar and exotic, are profiled in this series offered by Kennel Club Books. The lavishly illustrated, hardcover volumes feature information on the breed standards and the special needs of each type of dog.
Susan Samms, 2003
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The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture
Originally published in Germany in 1923. This is the English edition translated by J. Schwabacher. Probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed.
V. Stephanitz, 2009
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The Essential German Shepherd Dog
Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential German Shepherd Dog
Howell Book House, Ian Dunbar, 1998
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The German shepherd dog
Lavishly illustrated with both black-and-white and full-color photos, this is truly the most complete and comprehensive book on the contemporary German Shepherd ever written.
Ernest H. Hart, 1985
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The Essential German Shepherd Dog
A number of these titles were previously available in the U.S. through Howell Book House. Complete Border Collie sold 14,000 for Howell from March 1995 to December 2000. Still regarded as the best book on the subject.
Roy Allan, Clarissa Allan, 1999

4 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHEPHERD DOG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shepherd dog is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dog Chosen for Jury Duty?
"She [the dog] might be good for a cat burglar case or something like that," said IV's owner, Barrett Griner, ... It was for his 5-year-old German Shepherd dog, IV. «NBC 10 Philadelphia, Apr 14»
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Owen Hopkins' incredible bond with three-legged dog Haatchi is …
But the bond between Owen Hopkins and his Anatolian Shepherd dog Haatchi has amazed everyone and forms the basis of a short film released last week on ... «NEWS.com.au, Feb 14»
3
Swiss Shepherd dog adopts three tiger cubs at Russian zoo
A Swiss Shepherd dog in Russia has become the adoptive mother of three ... but staff at the zoo decided a Shepherd dog from Yeysk was adequate enough. «Metro, Nov 12»
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The three-legged dog who has helped boy with rare genetic …
But now Haatchi - an Anatolian shepherd dog - has given Owen a new lease of life after dad Will Howkins adopted the pet from a rescue centre. The pair can be ... «Daily Mail, Oct 12»

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