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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.
'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.
gardener
'der Gärtner' and 'der Züchter' can both have to do with plants. A 'Gärtner' (gardener) cares for, designs, and plants gardens or green spaces. A 'Züchter' (breeder / grower) focuses specifically on breeding plants or animals and preserving or improving certain traits. The words can be confused when talking about plants, for example roses or vegetables. The difference is the focus: the gardener cares for the garden, while the breeder or grower deliberately develops or propagates varieties or breeds. Also, 'Züchter' can be used for animals too; 'Gärtner' normally cannot.
Ein Züchter aus der Region verkauft junge Apfelbäume mit besonders süßen Früchten.
A grower from the region sells young apple trees with especially sweet fruit.
Der Gärtner schneidet die Hecke und pflanzt neue Blumen vor dem Haus.
The gardener trims the hedge and plants new flowers in front of the house.