bird dog

• Ein Vogelhund ist ein Jagdhund, der darauf abgerichtet ist, Vögel zu finden und anzuzeigen, wie Pointer oder Setter. Umgangssprachlich bezeichnet der Begriff auch jemanden, der etwas aufspürt oder ausfindig macht, oder im Geschäftsleben jemanden, der nach Möglichkeiten oder Talenten sucht.

A bird dog is a type of hunting dog trained to locate and retrieve birds, such as pointers or setters. Informally, it can also refer to a person who is skilled at finding or discovering things, or in business, someone who scouts for opportunities or talent.

1. Hunting dogB1formal

   A dog trained to locate and retrieve birds for hunters.

   Jagdhund

   • The hunter brought his bird dog to the field.
   • A good bird dog can find pheasants in thick cover.
   • He trained his spaniel as a bird dog.

2. Talent scout or agentB2informalamerican

   A person who actively seeks out talented individuals, especially in sports or entertainment.

   Talentscout

   • The team's bird dog discovered a promising young pitcher.
   • She works as a bird dog for a modeling agency.
   • He's a bird dog for the record label, always looking for new singers.

3. To closely watch or followB2informalamerican

   To observe or pursue someone or something persistently.

   Hartnäckig beobachten

   • The reporter bird-dogged the politician for weeks.
   • He bird-dogged the suspect until the police arrived.
   • She bird-dogged the project manager for updates.