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In-Breeding and Line-Breeding . . . What is it?
In-Breeding is a common practice among large breeders in order to try to produce the BEST
dogs. It involves breeding parent to offspring, full brother and sister, or half brother and
sister. Line-breeding is a similar method, breeding individuals that are closely related through
a common ancestor within a couple of generations. Both methods can cause serious genetic
problems in health and temperament. Line-breeding, when planned by the most skillful and
scientific breeder can produce good results. Unless the line-breeding is planned by a
professional, it is a good rule to look closely at pedigrees for the first 3 generations to avoid
these types of breedings. We do not practice in-breeding or line-breeding at Heritage Rock.
dogs. It involves breeding parent to offspring, full brother and sister, or half brother and
sister. Line-breeding is a similar method, breeding individuals that are closely related through
a common ancestor within a couple of generations. Both methods can cause serious genetic
problems in health and temperament. Line-breeding, when planned by the most skillful and
scientific breeder can produce good results. Unless the line-breeding is planned by a
professional, it is a good rule to look closely at pedigrees for the first 3 generations to avoid
these types of breedings. We do not practice in-breeding or line-breeding at Heritage Rock.
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