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| Schipperke dog |
The sheep dog or shepherd dog is any of several breeds of dogs used to tend
sheep. Among the duties of the sheep dog are driving sheep to pasture
and guarding them in both the field and fold. The sheep dog is sometimes
also employed in tending cattle. The principal varieties of sheep dog
are the collie, German shepherd dog, old English sheep dog, schipperke,
Belgian sheep dog, and Shetland sheep dog.
