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Linebreeding is a breeding technique that involves breeding related individuals, typically within a few generations, to concentrate desirable traits and characteristics. This can include breeding a dog to a grandparent, great-grandparent, or even a distant ancestor. The goal of linebreeding is to fix certain traits, such as conformation, temperament, and performance ability, while minimizing the introduction of new, potentially undesirable genes. Family Breeding Digest Magazine
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