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bloodhound

[bluhd-haund] / ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd /




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Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, had been hailed as a hero for finding nine missing people during his career, and was once honoured by Italy's prime minister.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025

The couple even hired a bloodhound handler to track Mushie’s scent from the dogsitter’s home to a nearby spot where the trail stopped cold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024

Sherlock Holmes could have used a pug, not his favored bloodhound, to sniff out clues and gotten the same results, a study suggests.

From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2024

But winless breeds should never say never: A bloodhound took best in show for the first time just last year.

From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023

Gabe could sniff out money like a bloodhound, which was surprising, since his own smell should’ve covered up everything else.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan


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