Questions tagged [closely related]
What is line breeding, and is it safe?
Category: Reproduction and Breeding
Line breeding is a selective breeding practice used in dogs to maintain or enhance desirable traits within a specific bloodline. It involves mating dogs that are closely related, such as grandparents to grandchildren, cousins, or half-siblings, but not as closely related as direct siblings or parent...
What is inbreeding, and what are the risks?
Category: Reproduction and Breeding
Inbreeding is the practice of mating closely related dogs, such as siblings, parents and offspring, or cousins. This is often done intentionally in dog breeding to preserve or enhance specific desirable traits, such as coat color, size, or temperament. However, inbreeding carries significant risks t...