The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word COLLIE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result COLLIE
- Dog runs from underground worker
- Dog runs away from pitman
- Recline under mountain pass for sheepdog
- . Pass on porky dog
- Dog runs away from miner
- Learner that is after a pass, then one can drive on farm
- Gunman’s short story for herder
- Clash having released daughter’s dog
- Dog having depression? Make up a story!
- Dog getting caught, one of a funny pair
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What does COLLIE mean?
COLLIE noun- Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs