Towser
Introduction
A term for a dog or a cur that catches rats.
Background Story
The name 'Towser' is derived from the word 'tozer,' which refers to a dog known for its rat-catching abilities. The term became popular in Scotland, where the famed Towser was a renowned rat catcher at the Earl of Hopetoun's estate in the 19th century. This dog was so famous that a statue was erected in her honor in the 1960s.
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