Inbreeding | Outbreeding |
It refers to the mating of closely related animals within the same breed for 4-6 generations. | It refers to the mating of unrelated animals for 4-6 generations, which may be between the animals of the same breed, different breed or different species. |
Inbreeding increases homozygosity. So, it helps in maintaining the purity of race. | It produces hybrids. |
The offspring are not superior to parents. | Offspring are superior to parents due to heterosis. |
Repeated inbreeding results in a decline in productivity. | Repeated cross breeding maintains the superiority. |