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| mutt |
a dog of mixed or unknown breed; mongrel. |
| ox |
one of a breed of large cattle used on farms to pull heavy loads. |
| palomino |
one of a breed of horses that has a golden or tan coat and a yellowish white mane and tail. |
| Pekingese |
a small breed of dog with short legs and long, silky, light brown hair. Pekingese were first bred in China. |
| poodle |
a breed of dog. Poodles range in size from very small to large and have thick, curly hair that can be cut in a fancy way. |
| purebred |
having ancestors that are all the same breed of animal. [1/2 definitions] |
| Shetland pony |
a breed of very small but strong pony native to the Shetland Islands of Scotland. |
| Siamese cat |
a breed of cat. Siamese cats are native to Thailand. They are known for their blue eyes and a pale gray or brown coat with darker ears, tail, and paws. |
| thoroughbred |
of a pure breed. [3 definitions] |
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