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German shepherd
noun
: a large dog that is often used in police work and as a guide dog for blind people
Full Definition of GERMAN SHEPHERD
: any of a breed of working dogs of German origin that are intelligent and responsive and are often used in police work and as guide dogs for the blind —called also Alsatian
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First Known Use of GERMAN SHEPHERD
1926
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German shepherd
noun
Definition of GERMAN SHEPHERD for Kids
: a large dog of German origin that is often used in police work and as a guide dog for the blind
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