scent-hound
nounUK /ˈsɛnt haʊnd/
US /ˈsɛnt haʊnd/
A dog that uses its nose to follow the smell of animals or people.
The scent-hound sniffed the ground and followed the trail into the woods.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who is very good at finding or tracking things down.
She's a real scent-hound when it comes to finding lost files.
3. A dog breed group known for following scents, such as beagles and bassets.
Beagles and bassets are popular scent-hounds.
4. Any dog trained to detect specific smells, like drugs or missing people.
The airport uses a scent-hound to check bags for hidden items.