Dog fancier

Dog fancier
Dog fancier Dog" fan`cier One who has an unusual fancy for, or interest in, dogs; also, one who deals in dogs. [1913 Webster]

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  • dog-fancier — /ˈdɒg fænsiə/ (say dog fanseeuh) noun 1. a breeder or seller of dogs. 2. an expert or connoisseur of dogs …  

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  • fancier — n. a connoisseur or follower of some activity or thing (dog fancier) …   Useful english dictionary

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