line breeding

British  

noun

1. selective inbreeding that produces individuals possessing one or more of the favourable characteristics of their common ancestor

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Example Sentences

This line breeding gave them a start toward genetic purity�a most desirable quality in research animals.

From Time Magazine Archive

By line breeding you can get almost any color you want.

From The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs A complete guide to the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting and marketing of cavies by Smith, A. C.

This line breeding is what has developed the breeds today up to the high standard of perfection.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

By line breeding, we mean breeding the same stock without getting new males.

From The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs A complete guide to the breeding, feeding, housing, exhibiting and marketing of cavies by Smith, A. C.