洋よう犬けん

noun

Western breed of dog

Refers to dog breeds originating from Western countries, as opposed to traditional Japanese breeds (和犬). Often used in contexts comparing or distinguishing breed origins.

• 洋よう犬けんは和わ犬けんより体からだが大おおきいことが多おおい。

  Western dogs are often larger than Japanese dogs.

• 彼かの女じょは洋よう犬けんのプードルを飼かっている。

  She keeps a poodle, a Western breed.