dog breeding
- Noun:
- The practice or business of mating and raising dogs: "Dog breeding" refers to the controlled reproduction of dogs, typically to produce specific breeds, maintain breed standards, or develop desired traits.
- The activity of producing puppies: It involves the selective pairing of dogs to achieve particular physical characteristics, temperaments, or abilities.
- Noun:
- Responsible dog breeding requires extensive knowledge of genetics and animal welfare.
- He has been involved in dog breeding for over twenty years, specializing in Labrador Retrievers.
"Ethical dog breeding": Refers to breeding practices that prioritize the health, temperament, and well-being of the dogs over profit or appearance.
- The kennel club promotes ethical dog breeding to reduce hereditary diseases.
"Commercial dog breeding": Often refers to large-scale breeding operations, sometimes with negative connotations if welfare standards are poor.
- The new law aims to regulate commercial dog breeding more strictly.
Dog breeder (n): A person who practices dog breeding.
- She is a reputable dog breeder known for her healthy puppies.
Selective breeding (n): The broader practice of choosing specific animals to mate to produce offspring with desired traits, of which dog breeding is a common example.
- Selective breeding has created the wide variety of dog breeds we see today.
- Canine husbandry: The care, breeding, and management of dogs.
- Dog husbandry: A less common synonym for the practice of breeding and raising dogs.
"Backyard breeding": A derogatory term for unplanned, casual, or irresponsible dog breeding, often without regard for health or genetics.
- Animal shelters are often filled with dogs from backyard breeding.
"Breed standard": The official description of the ideal characteristics of a dog breed, which ethical breeders strive to meet.
- The puppy's conformation was judged against the official breed standard.
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breeding dogs