Sheepdog and Shepherd

Sheepdog

Sheepdog noun - Any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep.
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Shepherd and sheepdog are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shepherd" instead a noun "Sheepdog".

Shepherd

Shepherd noun - A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock.
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Sheepdog and shepherd are semantically related. You can use "Sheepdog" instead a noun "Shepherd".

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