A hound is a type of hunting dog used by hunters to track or chase prey.

What is a hound dog slang?

To hound someone is to relentlessly pursue or pester them. When Elvis sings, “You ain't nothing but a hound dog,” he's referring to both. ... If people hound, they hunt, too, but just in an annoying way. A man can hound a woman by asking for a date 10 times. A hounding person is persistent and probably annoying.

Is a hound a good family dog?

Why Are Hounds Good Pets? Many types of hounds are good family dogs and excellent around kids. They're also fairly low-maintenance as far as grooming and other care. Because of their strong nose, hounds can be helpful dogs to have around on a ranch or a farm, and they're also very intelligent.