There are many synonyms for the term "domestic animal breeds" which refer to different types of animals that have been selectively bred by humans for specific purposes. Some examples of synonyms include "livestock breeds", which typically refers to animals raised for food production such as cows, pigs, and chickens, and "companion animal breeds", which are animals kept as pets such as dogs and cats. Other synonyms include "farm animal breeds", which includes animals kept for work and agriculture such as horses and oxen, and "poultry breeds", which refers specifically to birds like chickens and turkeys. These synonyms reflect the various ways in which humans have used and managed animals over time.