bloodhound
one of a breed of medium- to large-sized dogs, usually having a black-and-tan coat, very long ears, loose skin, and an acute sense of smell: used chiefly for following human scents.
a person who is a steadfast pursuer.
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The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeJimmy says the way his bloodhound had worked it all out made even Jones minimus gasp.
Of course Jimmy knew how old Faithful had done it, but then he knew what a really prize bloodhound is capable of.
To think that Jimmy's bloodhound had actually made up the War Loan to 15s.
Here is a capital story about a bloodhound, taken from the excellent book by Mr. Bingley, to which I have before alluded.
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British Dictionary definitions for bloodhound
/ (ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd) /
a large breed of hound having a smooth glossy coat of red, tan, or black and loose wrinkled skin on its head: formerly much used in tracking and police work
informal a detective
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