Hi Anabella,

My husband has researched this topic a lot.  Inbreedind and lindbreeding are forms of breeding that we are introducing into our program.

If you see my avatar.. this is the dog that we are doing what is called clockwise breeding around.

What he has is breed type. His head, his broad chest and his depth of chest, to name a few all fit what our minds eye of breed type are. They are the characteristics that we want to keep producing in our lines and the best way to do this is by inbreeding and linebreeding.

It is NOT a new practice. Breeders of horses and many other canine breeds have been doing it for eons.  Dogs can breed on their own without our help..it is mans intervention that create or try to help create a better example of a breed.

Many breeders are very against it and many are for it. To each his own.

Also, when one inbreeds and linebreeds they tend to KNOW whats in the lines. When one ONLY outcrosses all the time .. more likely than not..they don't know what they are up against. A breeder that inbreeds and linebreeds also has to know when to outcross too.

If you would like more info on this topic my hubby might be able to direct you in your endeavors.
 
His e-mail addy is info@kndkennels.com  

WOW..very interesting.

We breed for strong erect ears, something we are proud of so I hope you don't mind me mentioning it, so no worries about the ear cropping. The tail thing..a whole new issue. Not sure how we will deal with that if it ever comes up..we shall see.

I would love to see more registries be more strict. We had a breeder sell us a sick dog. It was dead in 4 days and when we told her about it..she wanted the papers back. Why? I would have to assume that she would use it for another dog that she had gotten who knows where. She didn't get them back.  

I agree that all breeds should be able to do what they were breed for. I mean..my dad hunted with fiest (which is what a Rat Terrier is) when he was a kid and I know many of my friends that breed Rats and still take them out to keep them keen. But...isn't a Rat Terrier suppose to be able to do it all? They should still be able to hunt but still be the family pet and friend too..IMO

Darla,

Thanks so much for the information!!!  I think I will send your husband an e-mail so he can give me some information.  The Grand sire of my Ana is really a nice looking dog.  I Will send you pictures of both Ana and JB.  I do think they would have GREAT puppies.  Both bodies are slim and very muscular, large pointed ears, long muzzle's, very long legs ect...ect... I guess I love my dog just a little bit. LOL

The last of my questions is, what about size??  What is the limit to the male being bigger then the bitch.  JB is quite a bit bigger.  Although Ana is six months so she might have to finish filling out.  Yes, I know she is only six months now and I am inquiring about all these breeding questions.  When it is her time I do not want any doubts in my head about breeding her.  I want to be completely comfortable with my decision.

My email kellymax55@hotmail.com

Hi Annabella,

Most say no more than 4 lbs.

You are doing right in making your planes and checking your options. It gives you time for changes should you need them. 

Dara,

I was looking at your web site today and is Rose one of your's??

She has the exact marking's and color as my Ana!!! 

Hi  Anabella,

Yes'em, Rose is out of our breeding. Anytime you see a KnD's in front of a dogs name, that dog is of our breeding. Most breeders are doing it this way in some form or another. That way a dogs history can be found or tracked more easily.

Rose is a clear tan. She has no sabling. The color experts (of which I am NOT) say that her black is recessive. She is out of a black and tan sire and dam. They say she is rare as she too should have been a black and tan. 

We are proud of her. She is smart as a whip and shows off in a hearbeat. She loves to please us. She is a kissy baby.

Thanks for asking about her.