staghound

Any of several dogs, such as a deerhound, formerly used in hunting stags and other large game.

A hunting-dog able to overtake and cope with a stag.

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

Any of several large dogs once bred to hunt stags.

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