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
Examples of purebred in a Sentence
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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The Westminster Dog Show is run by the Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC), a 142-year-old purebred dog registry that sanctions some 5k regional and breed-specific dog clubs throughout the country.
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Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 6 Feb. 2026
Stout grew up in the purebred livestock industry, following in his father’s footsteps as an auctioneer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
David Frei — a successful breeder, handler, and owner in the purebred dog show world, who has been hosting and judging dog shows since 1990 — will host the 2025 National Dog Show with actor John O'Hurley.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 6 Feb. 2026
Stout grew up in the purebred livestock industry, following in his father’s footsteps as an auctioneer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
David Frei — a successful breeder, handler, and owner in the purebred dog show world, who has been hosting and judging dog shows since 1990 — will host the 2025 National Dog Show with actor John O'Hurley.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purebred. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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