Backed Into A Corner
If all the cats in a breeding program are related, the breeders will soon realize that they have backed themselves into a corner.
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Breeding Techniques For Cat Breeders
When a cattery owner plans a mating of two individual cats, she examines their pedigrees to determine if the pedigree of their resulting offspring will be inbred, linebred or outcrossed. Each type of breeding has different advantages and disadvantages.
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Genetic Terms For The Cat Breeder
Knowing the terminology used in a discussion about genetics is the first step towards understanding the principles of feline heredity.
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Hybrid Vigor In Cats
Whether breeding carnations, cattle or cats, every breeder must understand the meaning and implication of hybrid vigor in their breeding program.
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In Praise Of Breeder Quality Cats
While we all strive for show quality cats, the humble breeder quality cat can also be a valuable part of your program.
Inbreeding In Cats (A Personal Point of View)
A breeder of Japanese Bobtails shares her experience with balancing inbreeding and outcrossing to benefit her breeding program.