gundog
nounUK /ˈɡʌn.dɒɡ/
US /ˈɡʌn.dɔːɡ/
A dog that helps people hunt birds and other animals.
The hunter's gundog ran ahead to find the birds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dog trained to find and bring back shot game.
The gundog retrieved the duck from the cold lake.
3. A breed of dog developed for hunting with guns.
Labradors are popular gundogs in many countries.
4. A dog that stays steady when a gun is fired.
A good gundog must not be scared of loud bangs.