犬種(いぬしゅ) いぬしゅ noun dog breed animal-mammal 1. dog breed A recognized type or breed of dog, distinguished by physical traits and ancestry (e.g., Shiba, Poodle, Labrador). 好(す)きな犬種(いぬしゅ)は柴(しば)犬(いぬ)だ。🔊 My favorite dog breed is the Shiba Inu. 小型(こがた)の犬種(いぬしゅ)が人気(にんき)だ。🔊 Small dog breeds are popular. アレルギーがある人(ひと)には、毛(け)が抜(ぬ)けにくい犬種(いぬしゅ)が勧(すす)められる。🔊 For people with allergies, dog breeds that shed less are often recommended. Compound of 犬(いぬ) (dog) + 種(しゅ) (kind, species). The suffix 種(しゅ) is widely used for breeds and varieties of animals and plants.Common collocations小型(こがた)犬種(いぬしゅ): small dog breed大型(おおがた)犬種(いぬしゅ): large dog breed犬種(いぬしゅ)図鑑(ずかん): dog breed encyclopedia人気(にんき)の犬種(いぬしゅ): popular breedRelated words猫種(ねこしゅ): cat breed品種(ひんしゅ): variety; breed (general; for plants, livestock)種類(しゅるい): kind, type (general-purpose word) Related Words Related: 品種(ひんしゅ) (variety) Related: 種類(しゅるい) (kind, type) general Added 2026.5.30 13:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02 28000/28415_inushu