It is now.Is it correct to say "What breed is your dog?" or "What breed is he or she?"
It depends on the context. If you simply want to know a dog's breed, use which.Is it correct to say "What breed is your dog" or "What breed is it"?
It depends on the context. If you simply want to know a dog's breed, use which.
If there is a set of dogs you're choosing from, then which is correct. Example:
- Me: I'm entering my dog in a show for poodles, malamutes, and chihuahuas.
- You: Which breed is your dog?
I named a list of breeds. You asked me to tell you which of the three my dog is.
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When there is a specific set of dogs, use which: Example.Okay when there is a defined group of dogs, "which" is correct, and otherwise "what" is correct. Am I correct?
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