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Recent Examples of sheepdog
As a fourth-generation sheepdog handler in Wales, the training genes run strong in him.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
But a recent program introduced sheepdogs, which guard the flocks from the predators and direct the cats to hunt their natural prey, reducing interactions with the gauchos.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Also in the mix: in-laws, unexpected guests, and a large sheepdog.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Shaun, with the help of long-suffering sheepdog Bitzer, must return the farm to normal before the Farmer finds out.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
But a recent program introduced sheepdogs, which guard the flocks from the predators and direct the cats to hunt their natural prey, reducing interactions with the gauchos.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Also in the mix: in-laws, unexpected guests, and a large sheepdog.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Shaun, with the help of long-suffering sheepdog Bitzer, must return the farm to normal before the Farmer finds out.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheepdog
Noun
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The wolfhound, whose name was Aggie, had tremendous grace and several contusions.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2023
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In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds.—
Christopher Arnott,
courant.com,
3 July 2019
Noun
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Many hunters have wrestled with how seriously to take the threat of CWD.—
Jim Robbin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Then in December 2010, more than 12 years after Rutledge’s disappearance, a hunter stumbled across a human skull — but no other remains — in the woods near the Cumberland River in Nashville about 30 or 40 yards from the road, according to police.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And yet Melissa McCarthy’s gut-busting bridesmaid, Megan, went the extra mile down the path of crazy, from her unabashed man-hunting to her unashamed puppy kidnapping.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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The internet has fallen head-over-heels for a tiny puppy showing her excitement over getting trained.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The water park is part of a larger entertainment zone called Nickelodeon Place, where your kids can meet the Paw Patrol pups and other favorite characters.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The welcoming committee included Rita and Philip, their children and even their grandchildren, who were so young when the pup went missing.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Written for active sportsmen who love to read, each issue is a big, thick volume packed with stories on all the things sportsmen love: guns, knives, adventures, art, gundogs, collectibles, along with biographies of legendary writers, craftsmen, artists and more.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
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Willie Forde, the manager of Adare Country Pursuits, showed off an award-worthy gundog demonstration with his adorable Irish labradors, Midnight and Shadow.—
Vanessa Wilkins,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2023
Noun
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The village is on the Iditarod trail, route of the world’s most famous sled dog race, during which mushers and their teams must cross the frozen Norton Sound.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The village is on the Iditarod trail, route of the world’s most famous sled dog race.—
Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2023
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Smokey, the Vols’ lovely bluetick coonhound mascot and the rest of the pups, had to be covering their eyes at this one, only made worse as this was the only FBS-FCS matchup of the entire weekend.—
Scooby Axson,
USA TODAY,
23 Oct. 2022
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“Sheepdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheepdog. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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