herding instinct

collocation in English

meaningsofherdandinstinct

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herd
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/hɜːd/us
/hɝːd/
a large group of animals of the same type that live and ...
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instinct
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/us
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn ...
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(Definition ofherdandinstinctfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Due to theirherdinginstinct, they love to chase anything that moves, so it is best to keep them inside fenced areas.
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They can also exhibit a strongherdinginstinct, especially around children.
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It possesses a well-developedherdinginstinctand is an excellent watchdog.
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Such reactions have been attributed to limited investor attention, overconfidence, overoptimism, mimicry (herdinginstinct) and noise trading.
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Collies are very active and agile, and most types have a very strongherdinginstinct.
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Their remarkable, inherent herding instincts, sense of duty, and sense of property boundaries may be nurtured and encouraged accordingly, or subdued by their owners.
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Dogs exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding and stock dog trials.
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Lapphunds exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
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Shelties exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
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Shilohs have herding instincts that make them excellent partners in the arena.
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Working strains have strong herding instincts, and some individuals can be single-minded to the point of obsessiveness.
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Bergamasco exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
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Herding dogs that exhibit basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
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Collies exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
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