Tail Line Crosses
With only 11 tail lines, looking at the descendents of all of the possible tail line combinations is a manageable project. Though, given the arguments of modern genetic theory, we do not personally endorse the use of tail lines as a breeding tool, looking at examples of particular tail line crosses is definitely interesting if only from a historical perspective.
To give the theory a try though, look for similarities among all of the descendents of a particular foundation sire (i.e., Little Jimmie). This means checking each of his possible crosses with the seven taproot dams. Now do the same for one of the foundation dams. Do you see similarities? Be careful not to assign too much weight to general likeness as many of the dogs listed are more closely related than through common tail lines.
Our thanks to all those who provided both modern and historic photos!
Rex (TMT)
x Lady Flora (TMT) x Wee Flossie (TMT) x Burton's Lilly (SMT) x Adamson's Beauty (SMT) x Flossy (SMT) x Putney Pansy (SMT) - no known crosses x Judy (SMT) - no known crosses
Little Jimmie (TMT)
x Lady Flora (TMT) x Wee Flossie (TMT) x Burton's Lilly (SMT) x Adamson's Beauty (SMT) x Flossy (SMT) x Putney Pansy (SMT) - no known crosses x Judy (SMT) Barlow's Peter (SMT)
x Burton's Lilly (SMT) x Adamson's Beauty (SMT) x Flossy (SMT) x Putney Pansy (SMT) x Judy (SMT) x Lady Flora (TMT) x Wee Flossie (TMT)