search dog

British  

noun

1. a dog trained to assist rescue workers in finding people buried under rubble by detection by smell

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Example Sentences

Her body was later discovered by a search dog shortly after he called for help.

From BBC

The woman's body was discovered by a search dog shortly after her companion went for help.

From BBC

A search dog plied the pile, which included twisted and jumbled metal, apparently from scaffolding, and a robotic dog also headed into the debris.

From Washington Times

A search dog plied the pile, which included twisted and jumbled metal, apparently from scaffolding that had stood around part of the building.

From Seattle Times

A days-long search of the treacherous and steep western side of the mountain between where Moore’s car was parked and the peak was unsuccessful, said Delinda VanneBrightyn with Taos Search and Rescue, whose search dog joined the effort.

From Seattle Times