Definition of breed

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Breed (n.) A race or variety of men or other animals (or of plants), perpetuating its special or distinctive characteristics by inheritance..

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Inbreeding :: Inbreeding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inbree.
Trout :: Trout (n.) Any one of numerous species of fishes belonging to Salmo, Salvelinus, and allied genera of the family Salmonidae. They are highly esteemed as game fishes and for the quality of their flesh. All the species breed in fresh water, but after spawning many of them descend to the sea if they have an opportunity..
Race :: Race (n.) Company; herd; breed.
Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A breed of dogs that tumble when pursuing game. They were formerly used in hunting rabbits.
Breed :: Breed (v. t.) To give birth to; to be the native place of; as, a pond breeds fish; a northern country breeds stout men..
Bull Terrier :: Bull terrier () A breed of dogs obtained by crossing the bulldog and the terrier.
Pointer :: Pointer (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen..
Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To cause to interbreed; -- said of different stocks or races; to mix the breed of.
Redfin :: Redfin (n.) A small North American dace (Minnilus cornutus, or Notropis megalops). The male, in the breeding season, has bright red fins. Called also red dace, and shiner. Applied also to Notropis ardens, of the Mississippi valley..
Breeding :: Breeding (n.) Deportment or behavior in the external offices and decorums of social life; manners; knowledge of, or training in, the ceremonies, or polite observances of society..
Generation :: Generation (n.) Race; kind; family; breed; stock.
Grade :: Grade (n.) The result of crossing a native stock with some better breed. If the crossbreed have more than three fourths of the better blood, it is called high grade..
Turnspit :: Turnspit (n.) A small breed of dogs having a long body and short crooked legs. These dogs were formerly much used for turning a spit on which meat was roasting.
Blood :: Blood (n.) Descent from parents of recognized breed; excellence or purity of breed.
Genteel :: Genteel (a.) Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from vulgarity, or lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred; as, genteel company, manners, address..
Hereford :: Hereford (n.) One of a breed of cattle originating in Herefordshire, England. The Herefords are good working animals, and their beef-producing quality is excellent..
Coachdog :: Coachdog () One of a breed of dogs trained to accompany carriages; the Dalmatian dog.
Collie :: Collie (n.) The Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks..
Penguinery :: Penguinery (n.) A breeding place, or rookery, of penguins..
Mongrel :: Mongrel (a.) Not of a pure breed.
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