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German shepherd


German shepherd

noun

Definition of GERMAN SHEPHERD

: any of a breed of working dogs of German origin that are intelligent and responsive and are often used in police work and as guide dogs for the blind —called also Alsatian
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First Known Use of GERMAN SHEPHERD

1926

Rhymes with GERMAN SHEPHERD

English shepherd

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