Terrier Inbreeding

[bigoy19706 276]

hi all i have been to look at some terrier pups today and im thinking of buying one there from very good dogs and all the pups look very strong and healthy but i have been told they are brother to sister breed i rang the man selling the pups and he told me it was ok as it line breeding i dont no f##k all about line breeding to me it interbreeding is this the same thing and wood you have a pup breed this way if the dog was from good working stuff

[Pedwar 320]

Yes

[jeemes 4,485]

if both parents are healthy and do not share any bad fault there is no reason not to buy.

[russ2012 328]

to me thats inbreeding not line breeding that very close breeding could be a lot of problems there i know a guy that done father daughter and all came very small and some had problems im sure everyone will have a different view but id stay clear

[Irishman 117]

Dont agree with brother and sister breeding to close but have heard little problems with father and daughter or mother and son

[mackay 3,400]

I'd have a pup from a brother/sister mating if the parents were sound and healthy, did the job they were bred to do and the pups at this stage seemed healthy enough.

You're as likely to encounter problems from unrelated stock as you are related.

[Mosby 355]

Father/daughter and mother/son is closer than bro sister. If you're not breeding and the pups look healthy, don't even take this stuff into account.

[TOPPER 1,809]

as said if the parent are good and healthy and the pups are the same go for it but if you breed any of the pups go either for a distant relative or a total outcross

[Irishman 117]

You cant get any closer than bro/sis breeding same genes on both sides but if they doing the job then its probably worth it to breed them

[TRUE SAXON 108]

Father/daughter and mother/son is closer than bro sister.

you might need to think about that again mate

[kirstysdad 827]

Have pup her bred it myself mother to son came up small but this is first time had problem have got brothers sisters and half brothers sisters all ok will cross out next time pup is 13 months old and seen his first fox last week no problem with his working just size and a little undershirt but loves a fox. Hopefully still do it next season check pup for undershot overshot eyes and ears as you would with any pup good luck

[paulus 26]

as said if the parent are good and healthy and the pups are the same go for it but if you breed any of the pups go either for a distant relative or a total outcross

beat me to it, new blood would be the choice for me

[moocher bb7 51]

Id be looking close at overshot and undershot also a litter we bread this way the pups wrist turned feet outwards slightly weather or not this was due to the mating or not or a distant throwback who knows but look closer than close for the traits my opinion cheers

[as88 146]

 

Father/daughter and mother/son is closer than bro sister.

you might need to think about that again mate

 

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

What i would want to know is how long the chap has line bred and has he used this mating before.Too often would concern me but a one off because they were outstanding would encourage the sale .If your buying it with a view to future breeding /starting a line then please refer back to the breeder for his advice on what to do .Im guessing you have done a bit of background on it and are happy with what you know.

BTW any breeding within a line is exceptable knowing all is well with the stock but too close is not recommended too often .