雑ざっ種しゅ

noun

hybrid; crossbreed; mongrel

Used for plants and animals, including pets. 雑種の犬 is a common way to say 'mixed-breed dog'. Can sound slightly informal or colloquial when applied to dogs, but is neutral in biological contexts.

• うちの犬いぬは雑ざっ種しゅです。

  Our dog is a mixed breed.

• この植しょく物ぶつは雑ざっ種しゅで、病びょう気きに強つよい。

  This plant is a hybrid and resistant to disease.