coonhound

noun

Definition of coonhoundnext
as in wolfhound

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Recent Examples of coonhound Jango, a six-and-a-half-year-old mix of bluetick coonhound, treeing walker coonhound, cattle dog, and Shetland sheepdog, was adopted from a shelter in southern Indiana just before the pandemic hit. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025 Firefighters, public works employees, and community members banded together to save Dylan, an 8-year-old coonhound, and get him medical help. — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022 Smokey, the Vols’ lovely bluetick coonhound mascot and the rest of the pups, had to be covering their eyes at this one, only made worse as this was the only FBS-FCS matchup of the entire weekend. — Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2022 Firefighters, public works employees, and community members banded together to save Dylan, an 8-year-old coonhound who went missing from his foster home over a week ago. — Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonhound
  1. wolfhound
  2. hunter
  3. puppy
  4. pup
  5. sheepdog
  6. gundog
  7. sled dog
  8. wolf dog
Noun
  • The wolfhound, whose name was Aggie, had tremendous grace and several contusions.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
  • In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds.
    — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 3 July 2019
Definition of wolfhound
Noun
  • Even when the target insect does spot a dragonfly pursuer, these sneaky hunters use a trick called motion camouflage to make their pursuit less obvious.
    — Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming stops, Hudson has become a favorite among antique hunters, art lovers, and hip New Yorkers looking for an easy weekend escape.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of hunter
Noun
  • Invading forces threaten the country when Etna is still a puppy, and the looming war marks the abrupt end of his idyllic puppyhood.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Koo is also rather adorable and acts more like a giant puppy than a Mononoke Hime-esque wolf.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of puppy
Noun
  • What’s more, the property’s Pooch Program offers dog sitters and walkers (for a fee) as part of its concierge service, so pet parents can enjoy everything the iconic hotel has to offer without worrying about what to do with their pup.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • The app also organizes smart vet records, walks, and car rides, with one membership needed per pup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Definition of pup
Noun
  • The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
  • How do sheepdogs successfully steer small groups of erratic sheep?
    — Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 11 June 2026
Definition of sheepdog
Noun
  • Terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds have the least wolf ancestry, on average, the museum said.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Willie Forde, the manager of Adare Country Pursuits, showed off an award-worthy gundog demonstration with his adorable Irish labradors, Midnight and Shadow.
    — Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
Definition of gundog
Noun
  • This is where the Alaska Railroad train station, sled dog kennels, and the majority of visitor centers are located.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
  • The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of sled dog
Noun
  • That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of wolf dog

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