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purebred

[pyoor-bred, pyoor-bred] / ˈpjʊərˈbrɛd, ˈpjʊərˌbrɛd /


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The study also found differences between the owners of crossbreed and purebred dogs.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

This show draws national attention to purebred dogs and their competition, as the Puppy Bowl spotlights rescue and adoption.

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026

For 31 years Labradors topped the American Kennel Club’s purebred rankings, which are based on more than one million annual registrations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025

Lawmakers later strengthened the law to forbid all retail dog sales after finding dubious rescues began selling purebred and designer puppies to pet stores.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2024

But it was louder and clearer than any purebred redbone.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong


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