Does Performance = Reproduction?

[Thinker]

My question is does a performance carry over to how a dog will reproduce? I feel that a hound can either produce or it can't regardless of how he or she performs... To me they do not equal each other... Just wanting to see what others have to say...

[S_B]

Dogs are going to throw their traits so I believe the simple answer is yes.

History proves that closely and loosely bred performing animals reproduce themselves, but you can also get great performing animals from crosses. It is a fact some old timers did not test their bitches and used them as brood to produce. So the genetics game can be a gamble.

You can stack the deck in your favor selecting the best from within your line and only going out to refresh what you may be lacking if you are lacking. Selection is key.

S_B

[Black Hand]

Short answer is no. Too many variables goes into a dogs performance with just as many variables involving a dogs production also.

Some people have great success with much less. And some people can and will find a way to tarnish the shiniest piece of gold.

[Pit Bull Committed]

I believe for the most part, yes! But not always!

I'd rather use a dog that's a great performer for breeding over a dog that its performance is unknown or poor. Two exceptions for me that I would use such a dog for breeding are... 1) If the dog was bred specifically for brood stock(with me personally knowing all the dogs within a few generations behind it). 2) If someone else has already bred the dog and it's proven to be a producer.

[Black Hand]

I believe for the most part, yes! But not always!

I'd rather use a dog that's a great performer for breeding over a dog that its performance is unknown or poor. Two exceptions for me that I would use such a dog for breeding are... 1) If the dog was bred specifically for brood stock(with me personally knowing all the dogs within a few generations behind it). 2) If someone else has already bred the dog and it's proven to be a producer.

Thats contradictory. You agree performance will dictate the producing ability of a dog but will breed to a dog who is bred specifically for producing ability and NOT performance?

[Pit Bull Committed]

Thats contradictory. You agree performance will dictate the producing ability of a dog but will breed to a dog who is bred specifically for producing ability and NOT performance?

If you can comprehend what I wrote above correctly you wouldn't be confused. I said, for the most part I would agree that performance dictate what they will produce...but not always. If I bred a dog specifically for my brood stock personally knowing about the dogs behind it, wouldn't you think I would have a pretty good idea what the bitch would produce? Again, this isn't a black or white topic. You just got to really use your head and make the best decision. You did state above that there are too many variables didn't you? So it really depends on which variables you're taking into consideration when deciding to make a breeding.

[Black Hand]

If you can comprehend what I wrote above correctly you wouldn't be confused. I said, for the most part I would agree that performance dictate what they will produce...but not always. If I bred a dog specifically for my brood stock personally knowing about the dogs behind it, wouldn't you think I would have a pretty good idea what the bitch would produce? Again, this isn't a black or white topic. You just got to really use your head and make the best decision. You did state above that there are too many variables didn't you? So it really depends on which variables you're taking into consideration when deciding to make a breeding.

I'm not confused. If there is any confusion it's because you gave an answer but then followed up with sonething that didn't support it. actually, the question is pretty black and white. Does performance carry over to how the dog will reproduce was the question and the answer is no. What's behind them plays a roll, everyone knows that. The whole idea of a brood bitch and that being her purpose tells you that performance and production are totally seperate subjects. You knowing her lineage and basically saying IDGAF to know how she is as a performer because I think she will produce anyways answers the OP's question.

[SGC]

Wouldn't it also make sense to look at how the litter mates stack up, if they are good producers/performers too?

[YELLOWJOHN]

there is no formula some just like to have there odds favored ... there is no exception a dog will either produce or it cant ....

[No Quarter Kennel]

No - it does not matter.
A bum can come from two great parents.
Greatness can come from bums.

Select and breed around as close to total package animals as you can get that likewise come from a very very solid litter like themselves and who in turn, come from parents of the same