[Jacob-list] How much inbreeding is safe?

spotted_sheep at bluefrog.com spotted_sheep at bluefrog.com
Fri Mar 10 15:09:36 EST 2006


Hi, All jacobs are vary inbred to begin-with if you look far enough 
back. But on the part of the pedigree that you can see (or have) I like 
to keep my jacobs under 10%. Some people that do line breeding have a 
far higher percentage (15% to 50%) to lock in certain traits and that 
fine to.
Marie


Quoting Peaceful Valley Farm <pvfarm at catt.com>:

> What is the maximum percentage of inbreeding that you guys consider 
> acceptable?
> Thanks!
> Matthew
> Peaceful Valley Farm
> Ringgold, GA
> www.peacefulvalleyfarm.com



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