Japanese dog breed Crossword Clue

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Japanese dog breed Crossword Answer

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SHIBAINU

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

JAPANESE (adjective)
1. of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
JAPANESE (noun)
1. a native or inhabitant of Japan
2. the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese
BREED (verb)
1. call forth
2. have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
BREED (noun)
1. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
2. a special type

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SHIBAINU
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