A distinct variety or type within a species, typically referring to animals or plants that have been selectively developed to maintain specific characteristics. Can also refer to a particular type or kind of person or thing.
From Old English 'bredan' (to nourish, bring up), related to 'brood.' The sense of 'distinct variety' developed from the practice of controlled breeding to produce animals with desired traits.
Every dog breed exists because humans played genetic architect! From tiny Chihuahuas to massive Great Danes, all domestic dog breeds were sculpted from wolves in just 15,000 years—one of evolution's fastest transformations.
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