A grade animal has what type of ancestry?

A grade animal is defined by its mixed or unknown ancestry, which means it does not belong to any recognized breed or lineage that has purebred status. In the context of animal husbandry, a grade animal is typically one that has qualities or traits from various breeds, often as a result of crossbreeding. This results in a lineage that lacks the specific pedigree required to be classified as purebred. As such, the animal might exhibit desirable traits from its mixed ancestry but does not meet the strict criteria set for purebreds. The other choices—purebred, identified, and standard—reflect situations where lineage is either documented, recognized in a breeding registry, or defined by specific criteria, which does not apply to grade animals.