Phrases with «primitive breed»

The term "primitive breed" refers to a type of animal breed that has been around for a very long time, often since ancient times, and has not been extensively modified or changed by humans through selective breeding. These breeds retain many characteristics of their ancestors and have a more basic, or "primitive," appearance and behavior compared to more modern breeds. Full definition

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Sentences with «primitive breed»

The existence of the Xolo can be linked back thousands of years, making it a truly primitive breed. (dogsora.com)
Pariahs are considered ancient breeds, although it is not clear if these are the descendents of domesticated dogs that returned to the wild, or descendents of primitive breeds from the original domestication of the wolf, which continued to live over the years as semi-wild wanderers on the fringes of man's habitations. (cdca.org)
Soay sheep are a primitive breed of domestic sheep living free on the island of Hirta in the St Kilda archipelago. (newscientist.com)
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Phrases with «primitive breed»

Sentences with «primitive breed»

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