hardy breed
Survives harsh conditions
A hardy breed is a variety of animal or plant that withstands harsh conditions—cold, drought, disease, or poor soil.
The phrase emphasizes resilience and self-sufficiency: Shetland ponies are a hardy breed, surviving on sparse vegetation.
Extended figuratively to people who endure difficult circumstances: Alaskan fishermen are a hardy breed.
- ponyCompact equine breed
- flockAnimals gathered together
- ramAdult male sheep
- landraceRegionally adapted traditional stock
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
working animal · open range · ewe · Shetland · mountain sheep · fleece · thick coat · cold weather · hybrid vigor · equine · ovine · Cumbria · resilient · endurance · survival instinct · sturdy · highland · rugged