Staghound vs. Deerhound

Staghoundnoun

Any of several large dogs once bred to hunt stags.

Staghoundnoun

A large and powerful hound formerly used in hunting the stag, the wolf, and other large animals. The breed is nearly extinct.

Staghoundnoun

a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound

Deerhoundnoun

a dog, rather like a large greyhound, originally bred in Scotland for hunting deer

Deerhoundnoun

One of a large and fleet breed of hounds used in hunting deer; a staghound.

Deerhoundnoun

very large and tall rough-coated dog bred for hunting deer; known as the royal dog of Scotland