catch dog

noun

Florida, Georgia.

1. a dog used to help round up livestock.

Word History and Origins

Origin of catch dog¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Readers rave about Snohomish sheriff’s officer trying to catch dog in traffic, rant about unenforced Seattle fireworks laws.

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The only catch: Dog Bark Park is located nearly in the middle of nowhere — in Cottonwood, Idaho, nestled between a couple of national forests in the western part of the state.

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Night-vision goggles are to be used by council staff to catch dog owners who do not clean up after their pets.

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Devil-Bear steal out of woods, catch dog unner man’s nose, and run away.

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But lest you accuse me of ill-will to you, I will tell you how you may catch Dog if you are clever and do not allow your temper to exceed your caution.

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