I don't really understand the point of you asking opinions if you're going to argue with everyone who answers and tell them Rhode Island Reds are best. Just get your Rhode Island Reds. Also, you are incorrect, a Production Red (Rhode Island Red x New Hampshire) does in fact breed true after...
Are we talking Rhode Island Reds from a hatchery or true Heritage Rhode Island Reds? If you're talking about hatchery birds my Production Reds, which are a Rhode Island Red x New Hampshire Red cross (they do breed true after the original cross) are by far my best layers. Beautiful large/x-large...