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Transylvanian hound noun[ C ] uk /ˌtræn.sɪl.veɪ.ni.ən ˈhaʊnd/ us /ˌtræn.səl.veɪ.ni.ən ˈhaʊnd/ a type of medium-sized hound(= a dog used in hunting) from Hungary and Romania that has a long, strong body and black and brown fur: From its use working on hunts in the mountains, the Transylvanian hound is said to be intelligent with a keen sense of direction. Transylvanian hounds almost went extinct after World War II, but the breed was brought back to a sustainable number. Our Transylvanian hound is a tremendous athlete and terrific at playing fetch. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Canines (dogs) Affenpinscher Afghan hound Airedale terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute English cocker spaniel English setter English springer spaniel fennec fox fox terrier Parson Russell terrier Pekinese Pembroke Welsh corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Slovakian wire-haired pointer Slovenský Kopov Slovenský Čuvač Small Münsterländer smooth fox terrier |