different breed

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"Doodle" dogs, where a poodle is crossed with a different breed, have become popular and have a reputation for being easy to handle and train.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Fragrance people are a different breed — obsessive little freaks who are driven by their senses and fall in love with things that are invisible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Koepka is a different breed when it comes to the majors and when he’s healthy.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2023

"The West Virginia lawmakers involved here are a slightly different breed," the publication wrote.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2023

She found out pretty quick that I was a different breed of cat from Father.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner