keep a breed

Frequency: 6.03.1 per million words

To own and raise a particular type of animal.

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  • My uncle runs a farm that keeps rare breeds of sheep.
  • We decided to keep a hardy breed of cattle that could withstand the cold winters.
  • He's very passionate about dogs and keeps several different breeds.
  • The zoo's primary mission is to keep endangered breeds for conservation programs.
  • Is it expensive to keep a pure breed like a Siamese cat?
  • Next year, they will start to keep a new breed of chicken known for its egg production.
  • Keeping a giant breed of dog requires a lot of space and a big budget for food.
  • For generations, their family had kept traditional breeds of livestock.
  • It takes a lot of dedication to keep a breed known for its difficult temperament.
  • Although it's more work, we choose to keep a native breed to help preserve local heritage.