purebred
adjective
pure·bred
ˈpyu̇r-ˈbred 
-ˌbred
: bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations
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Examples of purebred in a Sentence
that horse is a purebred Arabian
Recent Examples on the Web
The Westminster show, which dates to 1877, centers on the traditional purebred judging that leads to the best in show prize.
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TIME, 15 May 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
For both of the purebred species, their pale feathers get their color not from pigment, but from a unique structure.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
Among purebred cats, Siamese breeds were most likely to enjoy playing fetch (36 of 160 in the sample), followed by Bengal cats (16) and Ragdoll cats (12).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed of livestock guardian dog – according to his owner.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
On average, mixed-breed dogs live longer than their purebred counterparts.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
The American Kennel Club is a nonprofit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, according to their website.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023
The designer dog debate One of the study’s more surprising takeaways was that purebred dogs were found to outlive mixes by about eight months.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
TIME, 15 May 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
For both of the purebred species, their pale feathers get their color not from pigment, but from a unique structure.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
Among purebred cats, Siamese breeds were most likely to enjoy playing fetch (36 of 160 in the sample), followed by Bengal cats (16) and Ragdoll cats (12).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed of livestock guardian dog – according to his owner.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
On average, mixed-breed dogs live longer than their purebred counterparts.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
The American Kennel Club is a nonprofit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, according to their website.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023
The designer dog debate One of the study’s more surprising takeaways was that purebred dogs were found to outlive mixes by about eight months.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purebred. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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