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What does "health tested" really mean

WebA "health tested" puppy with a coefficient of inbreeding of 30% is an oxymoron. Preventing the 25% risk of a known disorder, then breeding with a 30% risk of …

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Health of purebred vs mixed breed dogs: the actual data

WebHere is what they found: 1) The incidence of 10 genetic disorders (42%) was significantly greater in purebred dogs. 2) The incidence of 1 disorder (ruptured cranial …

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Solving the problem of genetic disorders in dogs

WebMost genetic disorders in dogs are not caused by a new mutation, but by mutations that are ancient, originating in some animal hundreds or even thousands of …

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Why do dogs have so many genetic disorders

WebThe OMIA table lists a total of 619 traits/disorders for dogs, 240 of which are thought to be Mendelian, and for 165 of those the mutation and mode of inheritance is …

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The easiest way to improve hips and elbows

WebThere are two critical leg joints that are not designed to absorb shock - the hip, which is a ball-and-socket joint, and the elbow, which involves the complex articulation of several …

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The key requirement for preservation breeding

WebEverybody that breeds purebred dogs wants them to be happy, healthy, and long-lived. We also want to protect and preserve dog breeds for future generations, to …

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An update on hip dysplasia in dogs

WebHip dysplasia remains one of the most significant causes of pain and disability in dogs despite decades of research into the causes and diligent efforts by …

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That purebred vs mixed breed thing again

WebMixed breed dogs are more likely to have three problems: patent ductus arteriosis (an anatomical condition), ruptured cruciate ligament, or injury from getting hit …

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An update on the genetic status of the Doberman Pinscher

WebThe Doberman Pinscher is in serious trouble. About 60% of the breed is afflicted with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), with 13% affected by the time they are 6 …

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Three key strategies to reduce genetic disorders in dogs

WebHere are three basic principles of sound genetic management that breeders can adopt to reduce the frequency of genetic disorders in their breed. 1) Increase the …

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The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasia

Web8) Nutrition is important. While puppies are growing rapidly, it is critically important to get their nutrition right. Growing puppies need to eat enough to support …

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Bulldog breeders: a call to action

WebThe bottom line: Bulldogs suffer from a growing list of health issues, but improving the health of the breed might be difficult or impossible because homozygosity …

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Purebred vs Mixed (UC Davis)

WebThe study demonstrated that for 10 of the 27 disorders examined, purebred dogs were significantly more likely to be affected than mixed breed dogs (see the first graph above). …

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The "catastrophe" of cross-breeding: meet the Borgis

WebThere is growing recognition that loss of genetic diversity from the gene pool of a breed over the generations is having the unwelcome result of increasing the burden of health …

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Spay & Neuter Effects

WebOur recent study on the effects of neutering (including spaying) in Golden Retrievers in markedly increasing the incidence of two joint disorders and three cancers prompted this …

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Understanding the heritability of behavior in dogs

WebHere is a formal definition of heritability: Heritability is the fraction of the variation in phenotype of a trait that is accounted for by the variation in genotype. …

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The genetic status of the Bernese Mountain Dog

WebThe Bernese Mountain Dog has significant genetic issues that need to be addressed urgently. The average level of inbreeding of Bernese Mountain Dogs based …

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How much does outcrossing improve genetic diversity

WebThe F1 from a cross of the recipient (Saarloos) and the unrelated donor breeds will have an inbreeding coefficient of 0%. They found that a single outcross …

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Do your puppies have enough traction in the whelping box

WebIn the case of the puppy, it tries to walk by pushing backwards with the hind legs, and if traction is not adequate, the legs and even the feet will extend to the …

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