Mongrel

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For other uses, see Mongrel (disambiguation).
A real mongrel in which not a single contributing breed is recognisable.
A real mongrel in which not a single contributing breed is recognisable.

Mongrel refers to mixed ancestry:

  • Among pets, one whose parentage is of unknown or mixed breeds as opposed to purebred
  • Among dogs, this is also called a mutt or a mixed-breed dog. Owners of mixed-breeds in the USA refer to their dogs as "All American" when involved in competitive sports.
  • A mongrel cat is referred to as a moggy in Australia and the United Kingdom.
  • "Mongrel" is a derogatory epithet in Australia. It is generally used to refer to an ill-bred man; a man of poor manners or morals.

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