cattle dog
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of cattle dog
supposedly imitative of catalogue
Example Sentences
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Luckily, the 2½-year-old Australian blue heeler, or cattle dog, the same breed as Bluey in the eponymous hit TV show, has not lost his signature sparkle.
From Los Angeles Times
The cattle dog is a high-energy herder who thrives on activity.
From Los Angeles Times
Your cattle dog would love leading you up the Fern Dell Trail in Griffith Park and bask in your glory if rewarded with treats on the Griffith Observatory lawn.
From Los Angeles Times
My dog, Maggie May, is a 13-year-old black Lab/Australian cattle dog mix.
From Los Angeles Times
And if you’re curious to try trail running or mountain biking, your cattle dog will be right there with you.
From Los Angeles Times
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