breed

(noun) a special variety of domesticated animals within a species. Synonyms: strain, stock. Examples: "He experimented on a particular breed of white rats." "He created a new strain of sheep."

(noun) a special type. Example: "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs."

(verb) call forth. Synonyms: engender, spawn.

(verb) copulate with a female, used especially of horses. Synonyms: cover. Example: "The horse covers the mare."

(verb) cause to procreate (animals). Example: "She breeds dogs."

(verb) have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms). Synonyms: multiply. Examples: "Pandas rarely breed in captivity." "These bacteria reproduce."