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The noun 'boxer' as a word for a breed of dog is a common noun, a general word for a type of breed. However, many breeders and owners of boxers will capitalize the noun as a proper noun because the breed is very special to them.
The types of boxers that are named for a specific place such as the German boxer or the American boxer are proper nouns.
The types of boxers that are known by their color such as the brindle boxer or the fawn boxer are common nouns.
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Is Golden Retriever a proper noun?
No golden retriever is a common noun, a word for a breed of dog. A proper noun is the name of a person, place, or thing. It is a proper noun when used as a name such as The Golden Retriever Breeders' Association. The dog's name is a proper noun. A dog breed using a proper noun such a German shepherd includes a proper noun.
Is St. Bernard a common or a proper noun?
The noun 'St. Bernard' is a proper noun, the name of a specific person and the name of a breed of dog named after that person. A proper noun is always capitalized.
Is pit bull a proper noun?
No, the compound noun pit bull is a common noun, a general word for a breed of dog, of which there are several types.
How do you spell boxer?
The correct spelling is "boxer" (person who boxes; breed of dog; underpants).
How do you spell alsation?
The proper noun or adjective is Alsatian (person from Alsace, or the German Shepherd dog breed).
Is Golden Retriever a proper noun?
No golden retriever is a common noun, a word for a breed of dog. A proper noun is the name of a person, place, or thing. It is a proper noun when used as a name such as The Golden Retriever Breeders' Association. The dog's name is a proper noun. A dog breed using a proper noun such a German shepherd includes a proper noun.
Is St. Bernard a common or a proper noun?
The noun 'St. Bernard' is a proper noun, the name of a specific person and the name of a breed of dog named after that person. A proper noun is always capitalized.
When do you capitalize the word Australian Terrier?
The word 'Australian' is a proper adjective, an adjective derived from a proper noun. The noun 'terrier' is a common noun, a general word for a breed of dog. The compound noun 'Australian terrier' can be considered a common noun (a general word for the type of breed) or a proper noun (based on the proper adjective).
How do you spell bichon?
That is the correct spelling of the proper noun Bichon, a dog breed (Bichon Frisé).
Is pit bull a proper noun?
No, the compound noun pit bull is a common noun, a general word for a breed of dog, of which there are several types.
How do you spell boxer?
The correct spelling is "boxer" (person who boxes; breed of dog; underpants).
How do you spell chihuawaw?
Do you mean the breed of dog originating in Central America?
How do you spell alsation?
The proper noun or adjective is Alsatian (person from Alsace, or the German Shepherd dog breed).
Is St.Bernard a proper noun?
Yes, St. Bernard the saint and the breed of dog are both proper nouns. When a proper noun is used to name another thing, the thing it names is also a proper noun. For example, Swiss cheese is a proper noun, mozzarella cheese is not; or a St. Bernard is a proper noun and a collie is not.
Boxers or boxer which is correct?
They are both fine. Boxer would be used to describe a single dog or in general the dog breed. Boxers is the plural form for Boxer, or in other words, is used to describe more than one of that dog breed. Example Sentences: Boxer: "I have a pet Boxer" Boxers: "I really love Boxers"
What boxers have four legs?
The breed of dog known as the Boxer.
You Lucky Dog type of breed the dog is?
It looks to be either a boxer or saint bernard
