Sentence:  "Can he beat this rat-tailed <WSD>kyoodle</WSD> that runs after steers?" Eric laid a hand fondly on the magnificent black "half breed," who had just enough mustang to give him the stamina and spirit and wildness characteristic of the Spanish-bred horse. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A mutt, dog of mixed breed of little value; noisy dog.