breed
n. countablen. a specific type of animal, like a dog or cat, that has been kept and developed by people. It can also describe a specific type of person who has certain qualities.
n. a specific group of domestic animals having a homogeneous appearance and behavior that distinguish it from others of the same species. In a figurative sense, it refers to a class of people with a common characteristic.
The Golden Retriever is a very popular breed of dog.
Farmers often choose a specific breed of cattle that can survive the cold winters of the northern highlands.
The rise of digital nomads has created a new breed of professional who values geographic flexibility over the traditional stability of a long-term office career.
Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify the category of animal or person.