Maybe a Hybrid

The small black animal was so young its features were vague. At first glance, it seemed ordinary. Closer study showed subtle differences in its face. He considered a cross of two breeds. The unusual traits lacked another ready explanation, feeding his curiosity. The odd look led him to suspect a hybrid and drove him to seek its origin.
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Pleasantly understatement-driven.
This is inversion-friendly.
Avoids overfitting historical quirks.