Popular herding dog Crossword Clue

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POPULAR (adjective)
1. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
2. (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
DOG (noun)
1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
2. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
DOG (verb)
1. go after with the intent to catch

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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