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What is another word for Sheltie?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛlti] (IPA)

The word "Sheltie" is commonly used to refer to a small breed of herding dog known as the Shetland Sheepdog. While this name is commonly used, there are a number of other synonyms for this beloved breed. Some of the most commonly used alternate names for the Shetland Sheepdog include Shetland Collie, Miniature Collie, Toy Collie, and simply Sheltie. Other names used less frequently include the Peerie Dog, Heilan' Sheepdog, and Fairy Dog. Regardless of what name you prefer, the Sheltie is an intelligent, energetic, and loyal companion that has captured the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.
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What are the hypernyms for Sheltie?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    Animalia (Animal), Canidae (dog family), Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dog), Carnivora (carnivorous mammal), Mammalia (Mammal).

Usage examples for Sheltie

Na, na; ye ken a' never tell lees like the graund ceety doctors, and a'll warrant Flora 'ill be in kirk afore Martinmas, an' kiltin' up the braes as hardy as a hielan' Sheltie by the new year.
"Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush"
Ian Maclaren
Bobs had always belonged to Norah, He had been given to her as a foal, when Norah used to ride a round little black Sheltie, as easy to fall off as to mount.
"A Little Bush Maid"
Mary Grant Bruce
George had found his good steed in the stables, together with the ladies' palfreys, and there had been great joy in the mutual recognition; but Jean's horse was found to show traces of its fall, and her arm was not yet entirely recovered, so that she was seated on Ringan's sure-footed pony, with the new-made knight walking by her side to secure its every step, though Ringan grumbled that Sheltie would be far safer if left to his own wits.
"Two Penniless Princesses"
Charlotte M. Yonge

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