outcross

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Owners do periodically outcross, bringing in new breeding partners to freshen the gene pool.

From Time Magazine Archive

Broadly speaking, two methods have been adopted: The method of introducing an outcross to impart new blood, new strength, new character; and the method of inbreeding to retain an approved type.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

Some years ago the breed seemed to be on the down grade, requiring fresh blood from a well-chosen outcross.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

He was in a measure an outcross from the standard type of the day, and his dam, whose pedigree is in dispute, was thought to have been imported.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

An outcross is introduced when the breed operated upon is declining in stamina or is in danger of extinction, or when some new physical or mental quality is desired.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert