purebred

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They compared popular designer doodle breeds - cockapoos, labradoodles and cavapoos - to their purebred parent breeds across multiple behaviour categories.

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

If Susan needed a dog, Mike said he would buy her a new one—a purebred from a trainer he knew about in Pennsylvania.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein