Australian Shepherd Word Search

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Illustrated Australian Shepherd scene — AI-generated artwork behind this animal's word search puzzle

Australian Shepherd, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: AMERICAN, WESTERN, CALIFORNIA, RANCH, HERDING, HERDER, SHEPHERD, CATTLE, SHEEP, AGILE, ENERGETIC, INTELLIGENT.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

Australian Shepherd word list, defined

WESTERN /ˈwɛstərn/ · adjective, noun
Relating to or characteristic of the west or Western countries, especially the United States. A person from the western United States or Canada. Related: western-style, American, westernized, frontier.
RANCH /ræntʃ/ · noun, verb
A ranch is a large area of land used for farming or ranching, especially cattle. To ranch means to manage or work on such a property. Related: farm, estate, plantation, ranching.
HERDING /hɜːrdɪŋ/ · verb
The act of gathering or driving animals, especially sheep, together, typically by a person on horseback. The act of managing or directing a group of people or things. Related: driving, gathering, rounding up, mustering.
HERDER /hɜːrdər/ · noun
A person who herds animals, especially sheep or cattle. A person who manages or supervises a group of people, especially in a particular industry or activity. Related: herdsman, rancher, cowboy, shepherd.
SHEPHERD /ˈʃɛpərd/ · noun
A person who herds sheep, or a person who looks after a flock of sheep, often as a job. A person who guides or supervises a group of people. Related: herder, pastor, guardian, caregiver.
CATTLE /ˈkæt.əl/ · noun
Large domesticated ruminants, especially cows and bulls of the species Bos taurus, raised for meat, milk, or labor; also used figuratively to refer to people treated as a herd or with contempt. Related: livestock, herd, stock, kine.
SHEEP /ˈʃiːp/ · noun
A domesticated mammal related to the goat and antelope, often kept for its wool or meat. A sheep is a herbivorous, even-toed ungulate with a thick coat of wool. Related: goat, lamb, ewe, ram.
AGILE /ˈædʒaɪl/ · adjective
Able to move quickly and easily; nimble. Also used figuratively to describe a mind or organization that is quick, adaptable, and resourceful. Related: nimble, lithe, supple, dexterous.
ENERGETIC /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk/ · adjective
Showing or involving great activity, vitality, or effort; characterized by vigorous action or lively force. Related: vigorous, lively, dynamic, spirited.
INTELLIGENT /ɪnˈtɛliʤənt/ · adjective
Having the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or difficult situations; having a high mental capacity. Related: bright, intelligent, sagacious, perceptive.

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