sheepman

[ sheep-muh n, -man ]

/ ˈʃip mən, -ˌmæn /

a person engaged in the tending or breeding of sheep, especially the owner of a sheep ranch.

a shepherd.

Origin of sheepman

First recorded in 1585–95; sheep + man¹

“Good-morning,” he said, by way of introduction, and the sheepman blinked his eyes in reply.

Hidden Water |Dane Coolidge
Aren't you aware that a sheepman is the lowest thing that walks?

Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West |William MacLeod Raine
Though the sharpshooter's rifle cracked twice during his run for the cottonwood, the sheepman reached the tree in safety.

Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West |William MacLeod Raine
Jim McWilliams and the sheepman Bannister had that day sealed a friendship that was to be as enduring as life.

Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West |William MacLeod Raine

Then, going through the sheepman's pockets, he brought out a handful of coins.

The Bells of San Juan |Jackson Gregory