stockdog
nounUK /ˈstɒk.dɒɡ/
US /ˈstɑːk.dɔːɡ/
A stockdog is a dog that helps farmers take care of cows and sheep.
The farmer's stockdog rounded up the sheep and brought them back to the pen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dog trained to move livestock by barking, staring, or circling them.
Border collies are famous stockdogs that use their eyes to control the flock.
3. Any dog breed developed for managing farm animals rather than for companionship.
The stockdog stood quietly at the gate, waiting for the farmer's signal.
4. A dog used to guard or gather animals on a ranch.
On the ranch, the stockdog works from sunrise until the cattle are safe.