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Old 04-22-2010, 07:05 PM   #7
dwerten
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Originally Posted by livingdustmops View Post
When I first came on YT the very best breeders always said only someone with tons of experience should be inbreeding/linebreeding and even then be aware of what they could be doing...it is not for the faint of heart.

I honestly don't know if a lot of breeders are doing this in the Yorkies..I know in the Biewers they have been because so many first time breeders started breeding them without a full understanding of genetics and COI. Stud books are not closed but many people are not getting enough diversity in their lines.

In fact I have read where it has been discussed to re-open some of the stud books in established breeds because there is not enough diversity. I have also read where some breeders are bringing in other lines to stop deafness in dalmations but now the cry is these dogs are no longer pure..

I am sure some very experienced breeders can discuss this better than me.
ok thanks i just want to understand why as i know mine is inbred but i think my girl is an accident though sadly

I just hear about line breeding and want to understand more about it so thanks

I know there is no guarantee in humans nor animals with health but i just think we have to give them the best possible chance upfront.
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