purebred
/ˈpjʊrbrɛd/
adjective
- (of an animal) Having parents and ancestors that are all of the same recognized breed.
- Purebred cattle are often more expensive than mixed breeds.
- They paid a lot for a purebred Labrador retriever from a champion line.
- The cat show only accepts purebred Persian cats.
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noun
- An animal that is purebred.
- Purebreds can be prone to certain genetic health problems.
- She adopted a rescue dog that turned out to be a purebred.
- The breeder specializes in purebreds and has won many awards.