Our overall breeding goals

From the Breed Specific Breeding Strategy - RAS for Field Spaniel 2023–2027:
”Overall breeding objectives for the breed
As the breed is very small in numbers, with an extremely small gene pool, genetic variation is the most important priority.
For several years, therefore, there has been a dialogue about making an outcross. In 2022, the plans have begun to materialize.
In order to maintain genetic variation, breeders should plan their breeding based on:
as low an inbreeding rate as possible in each individual combination.
Use as many breeding animals as possible, preferably unused and from as many different families as possible.
Import breeding animals with a low degree of relatedness to the existing breeding animals.
Prioritize breeding animals with unusual pedigrees.
Male dog owners should avoid neutering their dog, other than for medical purposes, as it needs to be considered a potential breeding animal for the survival of the breed.
The male should not be overused in breeding.
Older breeding animals are preferred as it prolongs the generation interval and delays the loss of genetic variation."