noun
- animals of unmixed breeding; animals whose parents are of the same breed or variety
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The dog show only allows purebreds to compete.
- She raises purebreds and sells them to other breeders.
- Purebreds often cost more than mixed-breed animals.
- The kennel specializes in German Shepherd purebreds.
- Many purebreds are prone to genetic health problems.
- He prefers purebreds because of their predictable traits.