Historical clue formulations

• Like sheep, so to speak — 2026-07-19
• Toeing the line — 2022-03-20
• Like good pointers — 2011-01-22
• Fetching? — 2006-11-08
• Following orders — 2001-05-15
• Not insubordinate — 1999-12-27
• Following orders — 1998-11-23
• Following orders — 1997-11-25