Mixed breed
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A mixed breed is a domesticated animal descended from multiple breeds of the same species, often breeding without any human intervention, recordkeeping, or selective breeding. Examples include:
- Mixed-breed dog, a dog whose ancestry is complex or not known, also colloquially known as mutt<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
- Grade horse, a horse whose parentage is unknown, unidentifiable,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> or of significantly mixed breeding
- A domestic short-haired cat or domestic long-haired cat of no particular breed, colloquially called a "moggy"<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> or "moggie" in some dialects
See also
- Crossbreed - where the animal's parentage is deliberately selected
- Hybrid - a mix between species
- Feral animal - may descend from multiple breeds
- Multiracial