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The term crossbreed or crossbred refers to a hybrid animal of two purebred parents created by means of crossbreeding. Crossbreed may also refer to a domestic animal where the breed status of only one parent or grandparent is known.

Names of crossbreeds in specific animals

Dogs and cats

A dog of unknown parentage is called a mongrel; a mongrel cat is often referred to as a moggie.

See also Dog hybrids and crossbreeds

 


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