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.

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

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

From Project Gutenberg

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