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bloodhound
noun
blood·hound
ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd 
1
: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell
2
: a person keen in pursuit
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These include northern breeds like the Siberian husky and Alaskan Malamute, and hunting breeds like the beagle and bloodhound.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The couple even hired a bloodhound handler to track Mushie’s scent from the dogsitter’s home to a nearby spot where the trail stopped cold.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Law enforcement & first response: Bo Bo is an 18-month-old bloodhound male from Gastonia, North Carolina, who works with the Gastonia Police Department.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Bo Age: 18 months Breed: Bloodhound (male) Handler: Gastonia Police Department Sergeant David Rowland
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Hero Dog Awards Category: Law Enforcement & First Response
K-9 Bo was the first bloodhound to join the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The couple even hired a bloodhound handler to track Mushie’s scent from the dogsitter’s home to a nearby spot where the trail stopped cold.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Law enforcement & first response: Bo Bo is an 18-month-old bloodhound male from Gastonia, North Carolina, who works with the Gastonia Police Department.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Bo Age: 18 months Breed: Bloodhound (male) Handler: Gastonia Police Department Sergeant David Rowland
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Hero Dog Awards Category: Law Enforcement & First Response
K-9 Bo was the first bloodhound to join the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Bloodhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodhound. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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bloodhound
noun
blood·hound
ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd
: any of a breed of large powerful hounds with a wrinkled face and a very good sense of smell
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