Definition
otterhound
noun
- A large, rough-coated hunting dog of a breed originally developed in Britain to hunt otters, having a keen sense of smell and webbed feet.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the breed standard.
Examples
- The otterhound is known for its exceptional swimming ability and waterproof coat.
- Otterhounds were historically used by hunters to track otters along rivers and streams.
- The breed's webbed paws make it an excellent swimmer.
- An otterhound's sense of smell is so keen that it can follow a scent trail in water.
- The otterhound is now rare and primarily kept as a companion dog rather than a working hunter.