cattle dog
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of cattle dog
supposedly imitative of catalogue
Example Sentences
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In between were three stays with Nicole’s parents where their precious Australian cattle dog Goose succumbed, they believe, to accumulated trauma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
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 ● Dec. 18, 2025
On a horrible day this past August, my cattle dog, Annie Oakley Tater Tot, died of liver failure.
From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2023
They immediately posted a photo of their cuddly cattle dog on a giant Facebook group called “Lost Dogs of King County WA,” where people like volunteer moderator Lily Burns were waiting to help.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
The sheep dog is not to be confused with the drover or cattle dog, which is larger and still more rugged in coat, as well as manners.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
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