Line breeding - opinions & discussion :) (split from another topic)

Hakuna wrote:Pure inbreeding is risky and I don’t condone it, but line breeding is not detrimental and can improve stock when done properly (that is the key here). I’m not talking about mother to son / father to daughter matings that is inbreeding. Line breeding you would occasionally use cousins and half siblings…. if done PROPERLY a type is established and you can pretty much know what the outcome of the breeding will be.

Pure inbreeding shouldn’t be done, but line breeding (again, with knowledge of the ancestory and done properly) will cement vital characteristics.

My dog is a line bred Stafford, she’s very “typey” … I like her line and that’s one of the main reasons we got her.

ATB,
Paul

Hakuna wrote:Guys, I’m not saying that line breeding should be taken on by any Tom, * or Harry. There is always a risk that faults, health issues and exaggerations can be introduced, and that’s why it should only be left to the likes of knowledgeable dog men and women. But it has proved to be successful form of breeding with people reporting no health issues and consistent, generational success.

Just for the record I appreciate I’m only new here.. I like to question things, I enjoy a debate so please don’t perceive me as trolling or trying to stir things up because that really isn’t my aim.I do like the layout and general flow of the forum. I intend to always be civil to be people on here. But there are some very intense and utmost, supreme views on here, which doesn't personally bother me, but for a new comer, perhaps new to the breed it must be quite daunting. I get the feeling that there is a little bit of “band wagon” thing going on too, maybe i'm wrong?… (Just a bit of honest feedback). I would like to think this as a friendly place where people don’t get bashed, flamed or de-valued for having an alternative view. I have a mind of my own and I will speak it.
ATB,
Paul

Eleanor wrote:I think I made it pretty clear that I respected your opinion and wasn't forcing mine on you. I kept my tone friendly. I don't see how there's anything wrong with that :-/You said you liked debating - that's exactly what it was. You said why you agree with line breeding, so I said why I disagreed. At no point was I rude and at no point did I say that you were wrong.

Eleanor wrote:Fair enough - I'm sorry I snapped. I'd assumed you were accusing me of being rude.

Eleanor wrote:All water under the bridge!

Nosipho wrote:They usually get locked lol!