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Originally Posted by Teresiana  Thanks for your reply! So in addition to family history, certain lines have different traits and looks?
Do all show dogs come from a kennel environment? I have not yet visited the kennels of the breeders I am considering. |
Hi, Strictly speaking, few of today's breeders are strict line breeders. The breeders you mention adhered to the principles of line breeding. When a breeder opts for line breeding, they may be able to more effectively breed for specific genetic qualities or physical appearances. This refers to genotype and phenotype. Line breeders personally know the genetic pros and cons of many generations of the dogs in their breeding program. You may wish to google line breeding versus out-cross breeding and phenotype/genotype for a more in depth explanation. To answer your specific questions -Not all show dogs live in kennel situations. And yes, certain lines have distinctive "looks" and traits. Some of the more experienced show breeders here can recognize a particular dogs appearance as being likely from a particular breeder. I hope you are successful in your search for a great addition to your pack!