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Originally Posted by rachelsyorkie  I read that breeding close lines is acceptable to better your line. I have always called that imbreeding, but I guess it is referred to as line breeding now. Its soyou can try to keep a more predictable look & size. I wouldbt do it. I havent researched alot on it, I think its gross. I sometimes wonder if thats why people have dogs w/strange behavior problem, like rolling in their poo. When I hear things like that I think imbred. It may be a cute dog, but something isnt right. Well I shared my 2cents but I'm not very educated on the subject. |
No, line breeding is not the same as inbreeding. yes, some VERY experienced breeders INBREED to better their line but it is a chance they take because there is a huge chance that you will get more of the bad genes coming out than the good. EX. Father to daughter is inbreeding, Father to Grandaughter is called line breeding becausee it skips a generation.