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hunting dog - a dog used in hunting game

Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"

courser - a dog trained for coursing

Rhodesian ridgeback - a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine

hound, hound dog - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

badger dog, dachshund, dachsie - small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows

terrier - any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

gun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns

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Police seeking hunting dog thieves

Rules for what a pointing dog should look like were drawn up, but above all, the dogs had to first be a good hunting dog. Then came the evaluation of form.

Form Follows Function... or Vice Versa? The great debate and how it transpires in hunting breeds

Rangers in Cambodia's Southern Cardamom National Park, local police officers, and residents, have found a hunting dog and two sacks filled with wild animals - mostly dead - after a search in Terk Laork village in Thmor Bang district's Chi Phat commune.

Shortage of rangers leads to abundance of poachers

Through the years I've often entertained the idea of having a hunting dog of my own, but I've always been dissuaded by the ongoing expense and trouble of keeping one, not to mention the certain heartbreak of eventually losing it.

It's a dog's life

If you're a dog lover who enjoys competitive sports with your pet, you might want to check out the North American Shed Hunting Dog Association (NASHDA) at www.sheddogtrainer.com.

Horn hunting: teaching dogs to locate shed antlers

Abu Dhabi: After allegedly using a Saluki hunting dog to catch gazelles in a wildlife reserve, three Emirati men have been referred to court in Al Ain.

Three mail arrested for hunting gazelles

NEW YORK -- A hardy Hungarian hunting dog and a pet known as the "royal dog of Madagascar'' will join the pack at the Westminster Kennel Club show next year, organizers announced Friday.

'Royal dog of Madagascar' to join Westminster pack

Summary: The eighth Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest is just weeks away, with dozens of the traditional Bedouin hunting dog ready to showcase their qualities.

Salukis to go head-to-head for cash prizes

For example, one striking image shows a hunting dog sitting next to a leaning rifle, with the caption "Memphis is a 'gun dog' because the gun cannot hunt without her.

Porch Dogs

A hunting dog is going to eventually get to the point it can't perform in the field.

Every dog has his last day: what to watch for as your pup inches towards retirement

But over the years the Rhodesian Ridgeback has been used to hunt upland game, fowl, and the so-called dangerous game with an amazing versatility, and this has given much pause for thought as to what type of hunting dog it is.

The enigma of the Rhodesian Ridgeback: Rhodesian Tsetse Control officers were legend--characters in every sense of the word and straight out of the prose of Robert Service's "The Men Who Don 't Fit In"

BARTON replies: The Japanese Akita was bred as a hunting dog and adult males can weigh 50kg or (8 stones).

MY Japanese Akita, Bobby, has [...]; Pets and their people