Belgian sheepdog

noun

: any of a breed of hardy dogs developed in Belgium especially for herding sheep and having abundant long straight black hair with a dense undercoat

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belgian sheepdog was in 1901

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

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Belgian sheepdog

noun
: any of a breed of active black dogs developed in Belgium for herding sheep

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