Hound

usgb/haʊnd/
noun

A type of dog that is used for hunting.

He took his hound for hunting in the forest.
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Often appears as...

  • hound dog
  • hunting hound
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Hunting Context

Used when talking about dogs bred for tracking or chasing game.

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The bloodhound is an excellent scent hound for tracking.
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Descriptive Breeds

Hound categorizes certain dog breeds, not all dogs.

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Beagles and greyhounds are considered hound breeds.
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