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Sheep Dog

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A Koolie working sheep. A Koolie working sheep.

A sheepdog taking a break in some wool, Victoria, Australia A sheepdog taking a break in some wool, Victoria, Australia

A Sheep dog is a type of domestic dog whose original purpose was to herd or guard sheep. Sheepdogs are just one category of herding dogs. Many sheep dogs are now kept as domestic pets.

There are several breeds of sheep dog, including:

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