Friday, March 30, 2007
Linebreeding Rio
As you know, I am a proponent of linebreeding. I've talked before about how I first look at a parent, then a sibling, then other family members, and finally to outcrosses when I'm searching for an appropriate breeding partner.
Of course, this takes some time. Let's take the example of Rio. I was sure that I wanted more just like him a couple of years ago at just about this time of the year. But he had to turn senior and then begin his career as a breeder. Well, as it happened, I was already in the middle of some other projects, so he really didn't get bred much right away.
Then, when it came his turn to get the girls, it took a while to find a good match. I had few family members and I had already sold his mom, so I was looking for a lucky outcross. Then I hit gold - he crossed well with my favorite doe May. May and Rio are both Best In Show rabbits that placed at Convention (Rio with a class win, May placed at two different conventiosn). How lucky is that!
The product was Padme. But she had to grow up, finish her career on the table and then graduate to the breeding program (the deluxe version in my barn, of grand champions).
Well, she missed her first time and then I bred her to Lord the second time because Rio refused to cooperate (apparently he thought his limit was one doe per day for awhile).
But finally - finally - after all of this time, I got a litter from Padme and Rio. And was it worth the wait! I know their kits are just a few weeks old, but wow oh wow, do I like what I see!
There is one fuzzy in the litter, but it appears to have very good wool texture. You may see that one hit the fuzzy tables. It's gorgeous, but the broken in the litter has captured heart! It has the hugest head I've ever seen on a non-fuzzy. You will be absolutely amazed.
And why not? This kit has a double dose of Rio. He has huge bone already. He is really going to be something. It's been a long time since I posted pictures of kits or pre-juniors, but you just have to see this one to believe it.
Click on the link below, then email me and let me know what you think. Unless something bad happens to this boy before he's old enough to show, I am absolutely sure he will tear up the tables when he gets there!
Rio's son.
Laurie ¶ 10:39 AM
Of course, this takes some time. Let's take the example of Rio. I was sure that I wanted more just like him a couple of years ago at just about this time of the year. But he had to turn senior and then begin his career as a breeder. Well, as it happened, I was already in the middle of some other projects, so he really didn't get bred much right away.
Then, when it came his turn to get the girls, it took a while to find a good match. I had few family members and I had already sold his mom, so I was looking for a lucky outcross. Then I hit gold - he crossed well with my favorite doe May. May and Rio are both Best In Show rabbits that placed at Convention (Rio with a class win, May placed at two different conventiosn). How lucky is that!
The product was Padme. But she had to grow up, finish her career on the table and then graduate to the breeding program (the deluxe version in my barn, of grand champions).
Well, she missed her first time and then I bred her to Lord the second time because Rio refused to cooperate (apparently he thought his limit was one doe per day for awhile).
But finally - finally - after all of this time, I got a litter from Padme and Rio. And was it worth the wait! I know their kits are just a few weeks old, but wow oh wow, do I like what I see!
There is one fuzzy in the litter, but it appears to have very good wool texture. You may see that one hit the fuzzy tables. It's gorgeous, but the broken in the litter has captured heart! It has the hugest head I've ever seen on a non-fuzzy. You will be absolutely amazed.
And why not? This kit has a double dose of Rio. He has huge bone already. He is really going to be something. It's been a long time since I posted pictures of kits or pre-juniors, but you just have to see this one to believe it.
Click on the link below, then email me and let me know what you think. Unless something bad happens to this boy before he's old enough to show, I am absolutely sure he will tear up the tables when he gets there!
Rio's son.
Laurie ¶ 10:39 AM
