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sheepdog

noun

Definition of sheepdognext
as in wolfhound

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Recent Examples of sheepdog Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 There’s a great Wings photo that fans cherish — a day in the Scottish highlands, the family farm, Paul and the band playing a jolly game of footie while his sheepdog muse Martha joins in, chasing the ball. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026 The golden retriever and Labrador retrievers, popular pets who have never won Best in Show, were fan favorites, as were a Sussex spaniel named Goober and one of the Best in Show competitors, an Old English sheepdog named Graham. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 Finalists included an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie and an old English sheepdog dubbed Graham. — CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheepdog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheepdog
  1. wolfhound
  2. hunter
  3. puppy
  4. pup
  5. gundog
  6. wolf dog
  7. sled dog
  8. coonhound
Noun
  • The wolfhound, whose name was Aggie, had tremendous grace and several contusions.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
  • 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
Definition of wolfhound
Noun
  • The incident comes about a year after a teenager died in rural Iowa, after he was shot by a fellow hunter who apparently mistook him for a squirrel.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Hamilton conducts guided fossil hunting tours through his company, Megalodon Adventures, and recommends fossil hunters time their visit to coincide with low tide.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunter
Noun
  • Raphie Shin and Daniel Lepore adopted a Cane Corso puppy almost two years ago, a welcome addition to the military family.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Watch this video to see what really happens when The Dogist spots a puppy.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of puppy
Noun
  • But your pup might get stressed in the bustling, crowded park.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Several other photos depicted Sasha’s dog, a black-and-white pup named Nator.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of pup
Noun
  • Terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds have the least wolf ancestry, on average, the museum said.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Definition of gundog
Noun
  • That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Definition of wolf dog
Noun
  • This is where the Alaska Railroad train station, sled dog kennels, and the majority of visitor centers are located.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
  • The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of sled dog
Noun
  • Jango, a six-and-a-half-year-old mix of bluetick coonhound, treeing walker coonhound, cattle dog, and Shetland sheepdog, was adopted from a shelter in southern Indiana just before the pandemic hit.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Firefighters, public works employees, and community members banded together to save Dylan, an 8-year-old coonhound, and get him medical help.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
Definition of coonhound

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“Sheepdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheepdog. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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