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First is a young German shepherd dog called Lenny, who failed the K9 test not because of his wheels but due to his stubborn attitude, and joins the circus.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Finalists Our first finalist this week is Sheena, a German shepherd dog who was pictured waiting patiently for owner David Applegarth to return.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Kathie, 54, lives in Ohio with her four Australian shepherd dogs Rosie, Jazmine, Frankie and Johnathan Paw, adored pets who Kathie regularly posts on social media.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Prizes are awarded to owners of Australian shepherd dogs after judging on the final day of the Crufts dog show.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The most popular shepherd dog breeds in the U.S. include Australian cattle dog, Australian shepherd, Border Collie, Belgian malinois, German shepherd, Icelandic sheepdog, and Pembroke Welsh corgi, among others.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
According to First Coast News, the German shepherd dog disappeared from her Green Cove Springs, Florida, home on Dec. 15.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Australian shepherd dogs are known for their intelligence and exuberance, and in 2023 placed 12th in the American Kennel Club's list of the most-popular dog breeds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Finalists Our first finalist this week is Petra, a German shepherd dog who loves other animals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Finalists Our first finalist this week is Sheena, a German shepherd dog who was pictured waiting patiently for owner David Applegarth to return.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Kathie, 54, lives in Ohio with her four Australian shepherd dogs Rosie, Jazmine, Frankie and Johnathan Paw, adored pets who Kathie regularly posts on social media.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Prizes are awarded to owners of Australian shepherd dogs after judging on the final day of the Crufts dog show.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The most popular shepherd dog breeds in the U.S. include Australian cattle dog, Australian shepherd, Border Collie, Belgian malinois, German shepherd, Icelandic sheepdog, and Pembroke Welsh corgi, among others.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
According to First Coast News, the German shepherd dog disappeared from her Green Cove Springs, Florida, home on Dec. 15.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Australian shepherd dogs are known for their intelligence and exuberance, and in 2023 placed 12th in the American Kennel Club's list of the most-popular dog breeds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Finalists Our first finalist this week is Petra, a German shepherd dog who loves other animals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Shepherd dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shepherd%20dog. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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