bloodhound
nounUK /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
US /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/
A bloodhound is a big dog with long ears and a very good nose for smelling things.
The bloodhound followed the missing hiker's scent through the forest.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who is very determined to find or discover something.
She was a bloodhound when it came to tracking down old records.
3. A detective or investigator who follows clues persistently.
The reporter played bloodhound until the truth came out.
4. A breed of dog known for its wrinkled face and droopy ears.
The bloodhound at the show had the longest ears I had ever seen.