cattle dog

noun

1. informal.
   a catalogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of cattle dog¹

supposedly imitative of catalogue

Example Sentences

His service dog named Apache, an Australian cattle dog, always stays close and “loves the snow.”

From The Daily Beast

There was one old one-eyed cattle-dog round that shanty for years afterwards, who couldn't stand the smell of a gun being cleaned.

From Project Gutenberg

He was formerly used by English drovers as a cattle dog, but we know little of his history.

From Project Gutenberg

The shepherd was a wily old cattle dog and would keep out of harm.

From Project Gutenberg

A sort of cattle-dog glided silently and swiftly out from under a wagon, "heeled" the man, and slithered back without explaining.

From Project Gutenberg