adj. that (usually an animal) which has genuine parents of the same breed
n. an animal which is of pure breed
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adj. bred for many generations from member of a recognized breed or strain
n. a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
Word Usage
"Meaning, please seek a rescue group if you want a particular breed, look in your local shelter for a surprise find, or, better yet, get over the "purebred" fetish and find out how stable, loyal and companionable the all-American mutt can be."