dog breed
die Hunderasse, die Hunderassen
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dog breed
A group of dogs with certain shared characteristics that are passed on through breeding.
Diese Hunderasse gilt als besonders freundlich und familiengeeignet.
This dog breed is considered particularly friendly and suitable for families.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hunderassen |
| genitive | der Hunderasse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hunderasse | die Hunderassen |
| accusative | die Hunderasse | die Hunderassen |
| dative | der Hunderasse | den Hunderassen |
| genitive | der Hunderasse | der Hunderassen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hunderasse' (dog breed) is made up of 'Hund' (dog), the linking element '-e-', and 'Rasse' (breed). The first component shows which animals the classification refers to.
Im Tierheim gibt es Hunde verschiedener Hunderassen.
The animal shelter has dogs of various breeds.
To assign a dog to a dog breed, 'zu einer Hunderasse gehören' (to belong to a dog breed) is often used. 'Zu' takes the dative; the corresponding question begins with 'Zu welcher Hunderasse …?' (Which dog breed does … belong to?).
Zu welcher Hunderasse gehört dein Hund?
What breed does your dog belong to?
Common collocations include 'eine beliebte Hunderasse' (a popular dog breed), 'eine seltene Hunderasse' (a rare dog breed), and 'eine anerkannte Hunderasse' (a recognized dog breed). 'Anerkannt' (recognized) refers to official recognition by a breeding association.
Der Verein informiert über seltene Hunderassen und ihre besonderen Bedürfnisse.
The organization provides information about rare dog breeds and their special needs.
