pure breed

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An animal with parents of the same breed.

breedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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pure

Examples (10)

  • My Golden Retriever is a pure breed with certified papers.
  • Are you sure that's a pure breed? Its ears look a bit different.
  • Pure breed cats can be very expensive, especially rare ones.
  • Only dogs of a pure breed are allowed to compete in the championship.
  • The farmer specializes in raising a pure breed of Angus cattle.
  • He is an expert on various pure breeds of horses.
  • Some people prefer mixed-breed dogs, while others only want a pure breed.
  • A characteristic of this pure breed is its distinctive blue eyes.
  • Owning a pure breed doesn't guarantee good health; many have genetic issues.
  • Historically, this pure breed was developed for hunting in the Scottish Highlands.