Shetland sheepdog

noun

: any of a breed of small heavy-coated dogs developed in the Shetland Islands that resemble miniature collies

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1909, in the meaning defined above

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“Shetland sheepdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shetland%20sheepdog. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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Shetland sheepdog

noun

: any of a breed of small dogs that have a long thick coat and look like miniature collies

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Shetland sheepdog

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