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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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Pedigree breeder Mark Moore said testing for bTB is "a nervous time".

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

She was a racehorse owner, breeder and a racing fan who, like her grandson William, often revealed a more private side of her personality in her reactions while watching a race.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

"There are no beauty contests for women in Turkmenistan but there are for horses," said Ashir, a 70-year-old breeder.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

A month after Melina was put to sleep, my father returned to the breeder and came home with another Great Dane.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Though the Womacks come from a line of West Virginian horse breeders, there was nothing Americana about the childhoods of BG, Zeimani and Kucha.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Its striking white and yellow coloration quickly attracted attention in the pet trade, but breeders soon noticed an unfortunate pattern.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"Because of the increase in the population, people are now very disturbed. Damage is being done to farmers, livestock breeders and beekeepers," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

For generations, the world’s top horse breeders have carefully mixed bloodlines for temperament, strength, conformation and athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

He looked at dog breeders, who created new breeds by selecting for traits they wanted.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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