Line
Bounded definition
A breeding population maintained with a stated source history, objective and records.
Do not infer more: A name alone does not prove that history.
Wording people may use
breeding line, strain.
Use the term in context
Continue with selective-breeding guide, identity and provenance guide. The glossary standardizes wording; the linked guide carries the practical method, evidence and decision boundary.
Editorial definition reviewed 2026-08-12. It adds no diagnosis, universal care target or new biological evidence. Challenge this wording or provide a source.