bloodhound

bloodhound
noun /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a) A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
b) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.

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