Sheepdog Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from the given publisher "Evening Standard - Easy".
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Sheepdog" corresponds to the answer COLLIE. The connection between the clue and the answer lies in the characteristics and historical association of the COLLIE breed with sheepdogs.

• 1. Sheepdog Role: COLLIES are well-known for their role as herding dogs, specifically working with sheep.
• 2. Herding Instinct: COLLIES have a natural instinct to gather and protect livestock, making them ideal for sheepdog tasks.
• 3. Popular Culture: The image of a COLLIE as a loyal and intelligent sheepdog has been reinforced in popular culture, notably through the fictional character "Lassie."

This explanation ties the concept of a "Sheepdog" directly to the breed known as a COLLIE, making it a fitting answer for today's crossword puzzle clue.

More Answers:

• COLLIE
• PULI
• BORDERCOLLIE
• SHETLAND
• SHELTIE

Definition of "COLLIE"

a sheepdog of a breed originating in Scotland, having a long pointed nose and long thick hair.

 The Crossword clue "Sheepdog" published 57 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Easy	15 March 2024	COLLIE
Independent.co.uk - Concise	23 December 2023	COLLIE
The Telegraph - Quick	5 October 2022	COLLIE
The Times Concise	19 June 2022	COLLIE
The Irish News Quick	4 December 2021	COLLIE
Penny dell	1 July 2021	PULI
The Irish Independent Simple	24 August 2018	COLLIE
Crossword Climber	6 July 2018	COLLIE
The Guardian	13 April 2013	COLLIE
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	23 April 2006	SHETLAND
Irish Times Simplex	3 July 2004	COLLIE