Crossbreed
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
