noun
- motherless calves in a cattle herd
Usage: Western US; ranching
Examples
- The cowboys had to bottle-feed the dogies after their mothers died.
- Several dogies were separated from the main herd during the roundup.
- The ranch hands took special care of the dogies during the harsh winter.
- Git along, little dogies, git along, git along.
- The trail boss assigned two riders to watch over the dogies.
- These dogies will need extra attention until they’re weaned.