cane da caccia

Definitions of cane da caccia
  1. noun
    a dog used in hunting game
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    bracco, segugio
    any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
    bassotto
    small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows
    levriere
    a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
    fox-terrier
    small lively black-and-white terriers formerly used to dig out foxes
    pointer
    a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
    setter
    a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point
    spinone
    breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
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    cane
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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