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Recent Examples of sheepdog
Viewers were brought to tears after an owner decided to keep several of a mama dog's puppies and raise them as sheepdogs.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
As a fourth-generation sheepdog handler in Wales, the training genes run strong in him.
—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
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
As a fourth-generation sheepdog handler in Wales, the training genes run strong in him.
—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
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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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The concept: cover the annual Python Challenge, a competition that pays $10,000 to the one hunter in 1,000 who brings in the most Burmese snakes, which are destroying wildlife in the vast swampy ecosystem.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Skills gaps causing concern In a very uncertain labor market, where there are more job hunters than open roles, skills gaps and competition are also top concerns.—
Kirstie McDermott | THIS COLUMN WAS CREATED BY JOBBIO,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak started a couple of weeks ago when the humane society took in a puppy that tested positive for parvovirus, according to HSHC.—
Allana Haynes,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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The 36-year-old actress and comedian welcomed the adorable Shiba Inu puppy in late 2020.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Last but not least is Jasmine, a 10-year-old pup who has been part of Deedren O'Connor's family for the past two years.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the road is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to protect seal pups and minimize human disturbance, as this is when National Park Service staff is present to monitor the area.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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The start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the longest sled dog marathon in the lower 48 states, had to be rescheduled from January to March due to lack of snow along the trail, after being cancelled in 2024.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer than ever this year thanks to a lack of snow.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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