1. cross-breeding - Noun
2. cross-breeding - Verb
cross-breeding
present participle of cross-breed
a type or instance of breeding separate strains of the same species in order to create new traits.
a type or instance of breeding members of similar albeit distinct species. i.e. horse + donkey = mule
Source: en.wiktionary.orgcross breeding
The presence of the GPI B suggests an ancient differentiation of the Azawakh from other dog populations near the base of the dog family tree divergence from wolves or perhaps a uniquely African cross-breeding with local African canids such as jackals. Source: Internet
He began cross-breeding experiments to find heritable mutations, but they had no significant success for two years. Source: Internet
Some writers suggest that the Beagle's scenting ability may have come from cross-breeding earlier strains with the Kerry Beagle. Source: Internet