Welcome back! This week, McKay travels back in time to meet two Australian Cattle Dogs whose lives helped define the breed and earn their place in history.

Sources:

Australian Cattle Dog Club of America. “Coat Color.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.acdca.org/coat-color/

ABC News. “Bluey, Rochester Dog, Reclaims Guinness World Record as Oldest Dog.” March 3, 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-03/bluey-rochester-dog-reclaims-guinness-world-record-as-oldest-dog/103513372

Guinness World Records. “World’s Oldest Animals — Cats, Dogs, Deep Sea Creatures and More.” October 2021. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2021/10/worlds-oldest-animals-cats-dogs-deep-sea-creatures-and-more-678003

National Purebred Dog Day. “The Glow of Moonlight on an ACD.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/the-glow-of-moonlight-on-an-acd/

No Dramas. “History of the Australian Cattle Dog.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.nodramas.eu/english/acd/history.html

Wikipedia. “Australian Cattle Dog.” Last modified February 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Cattle_Dog

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