German shepherd

/ˌˈdʒʌrmən ˌʃɛpərd/
/ˈdʒʌmən ˈʃɛpəd/
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Other forms: German shepherds

Definitions of German shepherd
  1. noun
    breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
    synonyms: German police dog, German shepherd dog, alsatian
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    type of:
    sheep dog, sheepdog, shepherd dog
    any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
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