catch dog

American  

noun

Florida, Georgia.

1. a dog used to help round up livestock.

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Etymology

Origin of catch dog

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From Washington Post

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

From BBC

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.

From Project Gutenberg

The lead-hound howled, and the catch dog wouldn’t say nothin’ but you could hear the sound of his feet.

From Project Gutenberg