gun dog (redirected from gun dogs)

gun dog

n.

A dog trained or bred to assist hunters, as in flushing or retrieving game.

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gun dog

Noun

1. a dog trained to locate or retrieve birds or animals that have been shot in a hunt

2. a dog belonging to any breed traditionally used for these activities

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

gun dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns sporting dog hunting dog - a dog used in hunting game bird dog - a gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds water dog - a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl retriever - a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game Spanish pointer, pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game setter - a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point spaniel - any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears wire-haired pointing griffon, griffon - breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France

Translations

gun dog n → perro de caza

gun dog n → chien m de chasse

gun dog gun n → Jagdhund m

gun dog n → cane m da caccia