German shepherd (8)
'german shepherd' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(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" .)
'german shepherd?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(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" .)