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dog breeding

n. breeding dogs

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Dog breeding

Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected dogs with the intent to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics. When dogs reproduce without such human intervention, their offsprings' characteristics are determined by natural selection, while "dog breeding" refers specifically to the artificial selection of dogs, in which dogs are intentionally bred by their owners. A person who intentionally mates dogs to produce puppies is referred to as a dog breeder. Breeding relies on the science of genetics, so the breeder with a knowledge of canine genetics, health, and the intended use for the dogs attempts to breed suitable dogs.

Usage examples of "dog breeding".

Long experience with dog breeding has shown that genetic manipulation can modify animal behavior.

For others it was gambling or sex, religion or law, dog breeding or duplicate bridge.

After a more than ten-year hiatus to pursue a career in dog breeding and exhibiting, he returned to fiction writing.