The hybrid vigour generated by this initial outcross would deteriorate beyond the first (F1) cross, and it would be critical that subsequent selection of animals for the «designer dog» phenotype was carefully monitored to maximise genetic diversity and avoid known inherited conditions. (cgejournal.biomedcentral.com)
Later crosses with English pointers gave the breed more stylish pointing abilities but decreased the dog's retrieving and killing prowess, so subsequent selection was aimed at restoring these desired traits. (hillspet.hk)
Further, the P / O / Brokers» subsequent selection of their initial group of managers and field registrants will be interesting to watch a) who gets approached and b) who accepts. (remonline.com)