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otterhound

American  
[ot-er-haund] / 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

Portraits by the Victorian artist Edwin Frederick Holt depict an otterhound, Old Thunder, and an Italian greyhound, Fly.

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2013

“You’re talking about an ancient breed that no longer has a job,” said Betsy Conway, an otterhound owner and advocate.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2011

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