A organism that has been selectively bred specifically for the development or enhancement of certain colors in its coat, plumage, or appearance.
Compound of 'color' (from Latin 'color') and 'breed' (from Old English 'brēdan'). The term emerged in the 20th century as a technical term in animal husbandry and pet breeding circles.
Dog breeders and pigeon fanciers developed this concept systematically—what started as selecting for fancy plumage in Victorian times became a precise science with genetics, creating everything from blue Siamese cats to red-and-white Koi, where a single gene mutation can be worth thousands of dollars.
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