hunting dog
Definition
Noun: A dog that has been bred, trained, or used to assist hunters in finding, pursuing, or retrieving game animals.
Usage
The term "hunting dog" refers to a functional category of dogs based on their purpose and work. It is a general term for any dog that participates in hunting activities with humans. - The hunter relied on his well-trained hunting dog to flush out the pheasants. - Different breeds of hunting dogs are specialized for different types of game and terrain.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other nouns related to the activity or equipment.
- He bought a new hunting dog whistle.
- They attended a hunting dog training seminar.
Variants and Related Words
- Hound: A type of hunting dog that typically hunts by scent or sight (e.g., foxhound, bloodhound).
- Gun dog / Bird dog: A hunting dog trained to find and retrieve game birds for a hunter using a gun.
- Retriever: A type of gun dog bred to retrieve shot game.
- Pointer: A type of gun dog that indicates the location of game by standing still and pointing its muzzle towards it.
- Setter: A type of gun dog that indicates the location of game by adopting a distinctive crouching or "setting" posture.
- Terrier: A type of dog originally bred to hunt vermin by going into their burrows.
Synonyms
- Sporting dog
- Gun dog
- Hound
Related Phrases
- To work as a hunting dog: To perform the function of a hunting dog.
- The Labrador retriever was bred to work as a hunting dog.
- Hunting dog breed: A specific breed of dog developed for hunting.
- The Weimaraner is a popular hunting dog breed.
Noun
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a dog used in hunting game
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