bloodhound

noun

blood·hound ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd

: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell

: a person keen in pursuit

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These include basset hounds, bloodhounds, and Labrador retrievers, which are known for their tracking and detection talents. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Bo is a 18-month-old bloodhound who works with the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina. —

Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024 Homer is found seriously injured in the woods, being watched over by his bloodhound, Argos. —

Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024 These include northern breeds like the Siberian husky and Alaskan Malamute, and hunting breeds like the beagle and bloodhound. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bloodhound