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otterhound

American  
[ot-er-hound] / ˈɒt ərˌhaʊnd /

noun

  1. one of an English breed of water dogs having a thick, shaggy, oily coat, trained to hunt otter.


Etymology

Origin of otterhound

First recorded in 1600–10; otter + hound 1

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Other big-winning competitors include a German shepherd named Mercedes and an otterhound called Melody.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2024

The Develins, both retired from managerial jobs, got their first otterhound years ago after Tom learned that the dogs had a reputation for friendliness.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2023

Smith and Arjun Ravindra became aware of the building on Eighth Street thanks, at least in part, to a 16-month-old otterhound.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2021

Of particular concern is late-onset epilepsy, which can surface after an otterhound has already produced offspring, as well as decreasing litter size and female dogs who have difficulty conceiving.

From New York Times Feb. 15, 2011

Still, Conway said owning an otterhound was worth it.

From New York Times Feb. 15, 2011

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