1. the process of animals producing offspring
2. the activity of keeping animals in order to produce young animals in a controlled way
3. good manners and proper behavior that show someone has been well educated

1. kept for the purpose of producing offspring

Examples

• The breeding season for most birds begins in spring.
• Horse breeding requires careful selection of parent animals.
• The dog breeding program focuses on healthy bloodlines.
• Her good breeding was evident in her polite conversation.
• The breeding pair of eagles returned to their nest.
• Cattle breeding is an important part of agriculture.
• His lack of breeding showed in his table manners.