sheepdog

• Substantiv, das einen Hund bezeichnet, der Schafe hütet, treibt oder bewacht, meist eine langhaarige Hunderasse.

A noun referring to any of various breeds of dog, typically long-haired, that are trained to herd and protect sheep.

1. Herding dog breedB1formal

   Any of several breeds of dog, typically with a long coat, trained to herd and protect sheep.

   Hütehund

   • The farmer uses a sheepdog to round up the flock.
   • Border collies are a popular type of sheepdog.
   • The sheepdog barked to guide the sheep into the pen.

   Synonymesheep dogshepherd dog