What does the cryptic crossword clue "Followers pursue triallist perhaps (8)" mean?

The definition is "triallist perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHEEP (synonym="Followers") + DOG (synonym="pursue") = SHEEPDOG; definition: "triallist perhaps" The answer is SHEEPDOG.

Followers pursue triallist perhaps (8)

Times Cryptic #26963 | 15 Down | 2018-02-16 flower

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