German shepherd (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">german shepherd</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for alsatian that I've seen before include "Large dog and someone from northern France" , "Breed of dog" , "aggressive dog" , "Strong dog known as German Shepherd" , "Wolf-like dog" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">german shepherd?</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for police dog that I've seen before include "Officer's co-worker" , "Canine for the boys in blue" , "one taking lead in war on crime" , "busy helper" , "Working animal" .)