crossbreed

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And when distant relatives "crossbreed," this can lead to the emergence of viruses with completely new properties.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

In October, the government banned the crossbreed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 following a rise in fatal attacks.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

Four years ago, Greene charged $75,000 for one of her fully trained dogs, a crossbreed of German, Belgian and Dutch shepherds with distinctive black masks and a stern wolfy appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Later there were dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed — owned by the queen.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Where the two subspecies occur together, individuals of one subspecies do not crossbreed with individuals of the other subspecies and therefore react toward one another as do full species.

From Speciation of the Wandering Shrew by Findley, James S.