A
mixed breed is a domesticated animal descended from multiple
of the same
species, often breeding without any
Animal husbandry,
Pedigree chart, or selective breeding. Examples include:
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Mongrel, a dog whose ancestry is complex or not known, also colloquially known as Mongrel
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Grade horse, a horse whose parentage is unknown, unidentifiable,
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A domestic short-haired cat or domestic long-haired cat of no particular breed, colloquially called a "moggy"
See also
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Crossbreed - where the animal's parentage is deliberately selected
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Hybrid - a mix between species
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Feral animal - may descend from multiple breeds
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Multiracial
