search dog

noun

1. a dog trained to assist rescue workers in finding people buried under rubble by detection by smell

Example Sentences

Her body was later discovered by a search dog shortly after he called for help.

From BBC

The woman's body was discovered by a search dog shortly after her companion went for help.

From BBC

Police said Friday night that a search dog also discovered the head, an arm and parts of two legs that are believed to be from a woman.

From Seattle Times

A search dog plied the pile, which included twisted and jumbled metal, apparently from scaffolding, and a robotic dog also headed into the debris.

From Washington Times

A search dog plied the pile, which included twisted and jumbled metal, apparently from scaffolding that had stood around part of the building.

From Seattle Times