breeding purebred dogs and inbreeding?

Question

1) What are some of the consequences of breeding purebred dogs?

2) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of inbreeding.

Answer 1

1) I need a clear definition of "consquences". Consequences to the litter itself? To the breed? To dogs as a population? To the dam?

The major consequence of breeding purebred dogs without any knowledge of the parents' background or pedigree, and without doing genetic testing, is the potential for genetic disease. Fortunately, this risk can be minimized through testing of breeding dogs and knowledge of the dogs behind them in the pedigree.

2) The primary advantage to inbreeding is the ability to "fix" genetic traits desired by the breeder. If a trait is sought after, breeding related individuals posessing that trait will make it more likely to appear in the puppies, versus breeding to an outcross and bringing in genes that may potentially dilute the desired trait.

Disadvantages: If done thoughtlessly, without knowledge of what *bad* traits the two dogs mated might posess as well as the good, the resulting breeding may produce those bad traits in greater frequency. Responsible breeders will not attempt inbreedings/line-breedings with the potential to produce serious genetic problems, as those outweigh any potential positive traits.

Again, knowledge of both good and bad traits comes from careful study of the pedigree, and inbreeding should not be undertaken by people who haven't properly researched their dogs' bloodlines.

Answer 2

To even contemplate an inbreeding, a breeder needs to have a very thorough knowledge and understanding of his breed standard, his dogs and their line going back a minimum of 3 generations, as well as some knowledge of genetics. You need to be very honest about all the faults in your dogs and their line and you need to know where they come from.

If you do an inbreeding, you're inbreeding on one dog who is an outstanding example of his breed. It gets complicated, because it also depends on his background - if the dog was the result of an out-cross, he's not going to be able to reproduce himself. (That's where the thorough knowledge comes in.)

In doing an inbreeding, you essentially "set" the qualities in the resulting puppies - both good and bad. Again, where the knowledge comes in - you need to know what faults are there, including recessives, because they'll come out in the puppies. The advantages are that you are setting the outstanding good points of a dog, the disadvantage are that you're also setting the faults.

Answer 3

1) breeding purebred dogs (if done responsibly) carries on desired traits and desired breed type.

If done irresponsibly it can produce dogs that have health and temeprament issues nad even dogs that don't really resemble the breed.

2) inbreeding/line breeding is a perfectly normal natural process in the animal kingdom..however when done with domestic animals it needs to be done very carefully.A responsible breeder who odes this will do genetic health testing, they will thoroughly research pedigrees for health, temperament, breed standard..they will only breed those dogs that are good representatives in all ways..health, temperment, longevity, breed standard. This type of breeding done right sets type and strengthens the line..however if done with no thought, no research, no cares it can devestate a breed..it can bring forward all the "bad" in the lines and end up producing sickly, ill temepred, nonbreed standard dogs..In nature only the strongest, healthiest, fittest breed..no matter what the relationship to each other..this is what responsible breeders do.

It is irresponsible breeding and breeders that have given purebreds a bad reputation.

Answer 4

Line breeding is the prepare of breeding distant family. Inbreeding is the place close family are bred. which includes father to daughter, brother to sister, and so on. Breeders in many circumstances use the two techniques. i do no longer trust it although. solid breeders will in many circumstances circulate to large lengths even getting canine from different worldwide places to maintain the breed healthful. Inbreeding and line breeding are relatively nevertheless very difficulty-unfastened between breeders. this is relatively some thing to video reveal out for.

Answer 5

Breeding any type of animals, not just purebred dogs always puts the female at risk. That is why it is essential she is top shape and is clear of any genetic issues. That does not eliminate potential whelping problems that may arise though.

Inbreeding, is father to daughter, mother to son or full siblings.
Health issues that afflict a particular breed could surface at an even worse level. Hereditary issues could be devestating to a litter.

Those that do line-breed feel they are locking in certain traits of a particular dog or bloodline. (Solid top-lines, temperament, size, color, big chests.....etc)

Answer 6

the outcome of inbreeding and the other types of breeding is the same. The puppies will not be any more different or more likable. Withe inbreeding, you want the family dominant trait to be more strong...thats why you inbreed.

Answer 7

I know the people across the street tried this and it literally made the ONE surviving puppy, out of a litter of 9 puppies, mentally retarded. It can cause all sorts of genetic problems, birth defects and health issues. PLEASE don't consider this as an option!