wolfhound

Mr. Mountenay's private detective stands on one side of the door; on the other side is Mr. Mountenay's private wolfhound.
Happy Days|Alan Alexander Milne
By her side Tzaritza, her snowy Russian wolfhound, paced with stately mien; a thoroughbred pair indeed.
Peggy Stewart at School|Gabrielle E. Jackson
That lean, hungry wolfhound would tear his tongue out by the roots if he even opened his mouth; claw wide open his vitals.
By Advice of Counsel|Arthur Train
The Irish wolfhound of history is no more, the breed having become extinct years ago.
Hunting Dogs|Oliver Hartley

In the cozy living room, Strong relaxed while the three cadets played with the Venusian wolfhound.
On the Trail of the Space Pirates|Carey Rockwell

British Dictionary definitions for wolfhound

wolfhound

/ (ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd) /

noun

the largest breed of dog, used formerly to hunt wolves

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