Talbot hound

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The Talbot hound is a now-extinct, large white hunting dog of medieval England, famed for its tracking ability and frequently used as a heraldic emblem.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Airedale 1
St. Hubert Hound 1

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf extinct dog breed
scent hound
associatedWith English nobility NERFINISHED
medieval England
bodyType heavy-boned
coatColor white
commonHeraldicColor argent (white)
commonHeraldicPose courant
rampant
sejant
countryOfOrigin England
culturalRole emblem of hunting kennels
inn sign figure in England
depictedIn early modern heraldry
medieval heraldic art
earType long pendant ears
extinctionStatus extinct
historicalPeriod medieval period
historicalUse medieval hunting dog
huntingStyle tracking game on foot
influenced modern bloodhound
other scent hound breeds
languageOfName English
nameEtymology possibly derived from the Norman French personal name Talbot
notableCharacteristic deep baying voice
excellent sense of smell
slow but persistent tracker
notableFeature drooping flews (lips)
loose skin around head and neck
strong, square muzzle
primarySenseUsed smell
relatedTo St. Hubert hound NERFINISHED
bloodhound
size large
symbolizes loyalty
noble hunting traditions
tenacity in pursuit
tailType long tail
temperament determined
steady
trackingAbility noted for following very old scent trails
usedAs charge in heraldry
heraldic emblem
supporter in coats of arms
usedFor hunting
tracking

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Saint Hubert associatedAnimalBreed Talbot hound
this entity surface form: St. Hubert Hound
Earl of Shrewsbury heraldicSymbol Talbot hound
Airedale line namedAfter Talbot hound
this entity surface form: Airedale