There are a plethora of synonyms for the term "dog type." The term "breed" is commonly used to refer to a particular type of dog that has been selectively bred for certain traits such as size, coat type and temperament. Another synonym is the word "variety," which is often used to distinguish between dogs of the same breed that have different coat colors or patterns. "Type" is another common synonym for breed, but it is often used more loosely to describe a general group of dogs that share certain physical characteristics or characteristics. Other synonyms include "kind," "species," and "lineage." Regardless of the synonym used, all of these terms refer to the diverse world of canines.