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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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Dozens of critically endangered tortoises were sent by a German commercial breeder to a defunct zoo in Togo, then to Belgium before arriving in India.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Judi Elford, a breeder who runs Vanderbilt Samoyeds in Ontario, said she did not sell Swift and Kelce their puppy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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

But as Darwin, or any bull breeder, could tell you, the breeds had not arisen by accident.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Customers filed lawsuits claiming Bacelar was buying dogs on the cheap from breeders, then misrepresenting them as rescues and charging high adoption fees, The Times reported.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The Danish Mink Association, which represents breeders, has been approached for comment.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Samoyed puppies from reputable breeders cost between $4,000 and $7,000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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

Some are purchased from local breeders, while others are trapped in big-city railroad yards.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli


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