What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ship's dog having short run (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ship". The wordplay uses a deletion. COLLIE (synonym="dog") + R (abbreviation="run") = COLLIER; definition: "Ship's" The answer is COLLIER.

Ship's dog having short run (7)

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