This message is from: "Vanessa N Weber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I wasn't referring to outcrossing in terms of other breeds (i.e. TBs, QH, Arabs etc), I was talking about outcrossing within FJords, i.e. breeding to totally unrelated Fjords. Vanessa -------Original Message------- From: Ruth Bushnell Date: 09/27/05 10:22:50 To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Linebreeding and inbreeding This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I find this whole topic sort of confusing. As a long time dog breeder > ....> find that horse and dog people seem to use the terms line breeding, > inbreeding... differently. In general I agree with your use of > terminology, > Vanessa > The two terms are confusing, 'linebreeding and inbreeding,' and commonly interchanged ...it is difficult to find a single substantial definition for either (technically or historically) ..probably because each term can sometimes fit within the boundary of the other ...within inbreeding there has been linebreeding, and within linebreeding there occurs inbreeding. Both terms are of a familial nature. One of many renditions that makes sense to me is that 'linebreeding' is a strategical mating choice, usually based on pedigrees, with the deliberate intention of concentrating the inheritance of some specific ancestor. While 'inbreeding' is the general natural result of a limited purebred gene pool. (intentional and unintentional) A more correct term for closely bred animals (siblings, parents) is termed just that, "closebreeding." As for 'outcrossing,' you mentioned, the Fjord Registry forbids it and will yank ALL registry paperwork from any breeder or person that does. This list has been instructed not to discuss the benefit or detriment of 'outcrossing.' Ruthie, nw mt US
