Extent of inbreeding in pedigree dogs revealed in new study

The extent of inbreeding in purebred dogs and how this reduces their genetic variation is revealed in a new study by Imperial College London researchers. Inbreeding puts dogs at risk of birth defects and genetically inherited health problems.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news138025054.html">Extent of inbreeding in pedigree dogs revealed in new study</a></p> <p>The extent of inbreeding in purebred dogs and how this reduces their genetic variation is revealed in a new study by Imperial College London researchers. Inbreeding puts dogs at risk of birth defects and genetically inherited health problems.</p>