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best of breed

British  

noun

  1. the winning animal of its breed at a dog show

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. denoting the most successful technology in a particular field

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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They agreed, and in 1997, Max won best of breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

In some cases, Apple’s own iPhone apps are actually best of breed, so don’t take my list as a judgment of quality.

From The Verge ● Feb. 25, 2020

While she’s across the hall with the mookee club, her father delivers some astounding news: Two of Melinda’s archangels have won three awards — best of breed, champion and reserve champion — a full sweep.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2019

Last year at Westminster, Whiskey won best of breed and finished fourth in the hound group; Bourbon also was honored.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2019

Janice Hayes, the handler for the springer spaniel who took best of breed, had nothing to wear for the sporting group competition.

From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2015

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