breeder
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breeder
A person who deliberately breeds animals (e.g., dogs, horses, cattle) in order to preserve or improve certain characteristics of the breed.
Der Züchter hat für seine preisgekrönten Schäferhunde einen sehr guten Ruf.
The breeder has a very good reputation for his award-winning German shepherds.
grower / breeder
A person who grows and cultivates plants (e.g., roses, fruit, vegetables), often with the goal of developing new varieties.
Dieser Apfel stammt von einem regionalen Züchter, der auf alte Sorten spezialisiert ist.
This apple comes from a regional grower who specializes in old varieties.
'Der Züchter' (the breeder/grower) is derived from the verb 'züchten' (to breed animals or cultivate plants). The ending '-er' refers to the person who carries out this activity.
Er züchtet seit über 20 Jahren seltene Tomatensorten.
He has been growing rare tomato varieties for over 20 years.
Whether an animal breeder or a plant grower is meant is always clear from the context. Usually, the animal or plant is mentioned directly in the sentence.
Wir haben unseren Hund von einem erfahrenen Labrador-Züchter.
We got our dog from an experienced Labrador breeder.
'Züchter' (breeder/grower) is very often used as the second part of a compound noun to make the specialization clear. Examples are 'Hundezüchter' (dog breeder), 'Pferdezüchter' (horse breeder), or 'Rosenzüchter' (rose grower).
Der Pferdezüchter präsentierte stolz sein neues Fohlen.
The horse breeder proudly presented his new foal.
