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The breeding of hunting dogs

April 3rd, 2009

There are three common techniques for hunting dog breeding: inbreeding, out-crossing, and line breeding.  Inbreeding is rarely used because the offspring and relative that are bred together would both have to be genetically clean and healthy.  Since a recessive gene is often not fully apparent until a dog is bred with another carrying the same recessive gene, this can be risky.  Line breeding occurs when a dog is bred with a relative further down the line such as an aunt or uncle.  If there is any weakness in the gene pool, it will become apparent within three generation.  Out crossing brings in a stud from a different bloodline, allowing the breeder the opportunity to improve certain characteristics such as point ability, keen senses, stamina, size, and aggression.

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