Joan, Excellent response, could not have said it better myself! Mine would have been too lengthy!LOL I would look for a breeder that has healthy dogs (checked by specialist prior to breeding) and offers puppies that look like a representative of the breed, and most often that is a show breeder. Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers Beaufort, S.C. -----Original Message----- From: Joan N Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Line-Breeding vs In-Inbreeding
>Debbie >breeding & genetics is a very big subject - with LOTS of opinions >floating about out there - >You will get your most predictable type / temperament / structure when >you line breed - >It is a complex, challenging business keeping the genes complex enough >to keep strength & health while limited enough to maintain the specific >characteristics of your 'line' - >The difference between in breeding and line breeding? The only >difference is how CLOSE the dogs are doubled up -- >If possible, I'd recommend you buy from a breeder who has a good 'track >record' of producing pups that have sound health and are winning in >conformation / obedience venues -- >Sometimes you can get an excellent pup from a first time breeder - or >someone with more or less limited experience -- but it is more of a gamble - >Just my opinion -- what I try to look for -- > >Joan Robinson > > > >Debbie Cristoforo wrote: > >> Hello, >> I am new to this string and am searching for my first Cavalier as a pet. I >> would like to know the difference between "Linebreeding vs Inbreeding"? A >> breeder I was in contact with told me "We do not inbreed; we line breed". >> Is this a good thing to do? I've read somethings about the gene poll when >> line breeding and the chance of producing the bad genes is doubled. I don't >> understand any of this and would appreciated all of your expert advice. >> >> Thanks, >> Debbie >> >> ========================================================= >> "Magic Commands": >> to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >> to start it up gain click here: >> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL >> >> E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >> Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html >> >> All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. >> >> > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
