I was curious what everyone's thoughts were on blending field and conformation lines?
How would you go about it?
What would you look for in both lines to determine that they should be bred to each other?
Why would you blend the lines?
I bring this up regarding an article in GR News not long ago about needing for field and conformation lines to be blended. It was in either the first or second issue this year.
I have a conformation girl that likes birds. The hunt test last weekend included her mother and 1/2 sister (same sire). Those girls did well, but I do think the line could be improved with additional drive and determination. So if you were looking at a field sire, what would you think would be important, not just in the pedigree?
How would you go about it?
What would you look for in both lines to determine that they should be bred to each other?
Why would you blend the lines?
I bring this up regarding an article in GR News not long ago about needing for field and conformation lines to be blended. It was in either the first or second issue this year.
I have a conformation girl that likes birds. The hunt test last weekend included her mother and 1/2 sister (same sire). Those girls did well, but I do think the line could be improved with additional drive and determination. So if you were looking at a field sire, what would you think would be important, not just in the pedigree?