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.

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Etymology

Origin of otterhound

First recorded in 1600–10; otter + hound ¹

Example Sentences

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

The otterhound is one of several English breeds on display at Westminster that have dwindled to near obscurity despite a proud history.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2011