The constellation that honors a hunting dog is Canis Major, which means "Greater Dog" in Latin. It is home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.

There is also a constellation called Canis Minor, meaning "Lesser Dog", which is often depicted as a smaller dog following Canis Major.

The myth behind these constellations varies depending on the source, but they are often associated with Orion the Hunter, and his faithful hunting dogs.