Definition of hunting dogs:
(n) :
Any type of domestic dog that is used by humans as an aid in hunting; any individual of such a breed, especially one that does hunting work, but also any pet of such a breed.
(n) :
Ellipsis of African hunting dog, a wild dog named for its hunting prowess; like all wild dogs, it hunts prey. [(zoology) A wild canid, Lycaon pictus, typically black, white and tan, found in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.]