Animal Breeding Vocabulary

noun a male goat, typically with a beard and horns

• The billy goat is known for its distinctive beard and strong odor during mating season.
• I saw a billy goat wandering around the farm yesterday.
• That billy goat has quite the attitude, always trying to headbutt everyone.
• She's as stubborn as a billy goat when it comes to changing her mind.

noun a direct line of descent from an ancestor, especially in a noble family

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular line of descent

• The royal family's bloodline can be traced back for centuries.
• She's always bragging about her prestigious bloodline.
• I heard he's from a long line of bloodline bosses.
• The passion for music runs deep in his bloodline.

noun a young female horse, usually under the age of four

adjective relating to or characteristic of a filly

• The filly showed great potential on the racetrack.
• I can't wait to see that filly race next weekend!
• That filly is a real speed demon!
• She's just a young filly trying to find her way in the world.

noun a person or animal that is the result of inbreeding

verb to breed from closely related individuals, especially over many generations

• Inbreeding among purebred animals can lead to genetic disorders.
• I heard that the dogs from that breeder are inbreed.
• Those cats are so messed up because they were inbreed.
• The company's decision to only hire from within has created an inbreed of ideas.

noun a record of descent from one's ancestors; the history or lineage of a person or family

adjective of purebred or high-quality ancestry

• The dog's pedigree can be traced back several generations.
• I heard that new restaurant has a pedigree chef from a Michelin-starred establishment.
• That car may not look like much, but it's got some serious pedigree under the hood.
• His pedigree in the industry is unmatched, making him the top choice for the promotion.

adjective having great power or influence; predominant

• The prepotent genetic trait is dominant in the population.
• He's got a prepotent attitude that rubs people the wrong way.
• She thinks she's so prepotent, always acting like she's better than everyone else.
• The prepotent force of nature could not be tamed by mere mortals.

noun a male animal, especially a horse, that is kept for breeding purposes

• The studious student spent hours in the library studying for his exams.
• Hey, are you coming to the study session with the studious group later?
• That guy is a total stud, he's always acing his tests without even trying.
• She's a real stud when it comes to problem-solving, she always finds a way to fix things.

adjective A well-bred person or animal is polite and has good manners as a result of being brought up in a good family or a good environment.

• The well-bred gentleman always displayed impeccable manners at social gatherings.
• She comes from a well-bred family, so she knows how to act in high society.
• That guy may act tough, but he's actually quite well-bred when it comes to etiquette.
• The well-bred roses in the garden added an air of sophistication to the landscape.

noun the breeding of animals or plants with individuals from outside the immediate family or breeding group

verb to breed with individuals from outside the immediate family or breeding group

• Outbreeding is a common practice in animal husbandry to improve genetic diversity.
• Some breeders believe that outbreeding can lead to healthier offspring.
• People in the farming community often talk about the benefits of outbreeding.
• In a metaphorical sense, outbreeding can be seen as a way to introduce new ideas and perspectives into a group.