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  • Is Very Low Coefficient of Inbreeding Always Good in Breeding Dogs?

    1 month ago - By Welcome Dog Lovers

    Is very low coefficient of inbreeding always good?
    What if the breeder wants to reinforce a specific good trait in the pups?
    A very low coefficient of inbreeding can be beneficial in certain situations, such as reducing the risk of inherited genetic disorders or improving overall genetic diversity. However, it is not always the best approach for every breeding goal.
    If a dog breeder wants to reinforce a specific good trait of the dog, they may need to consider a higher COI. This can increase the likelihood that the offspring will inherit the desired trait. However, this also increases the...
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  • How to Calculate Coefficient of Inbreeding - Chapter for Dog Breeders

    1 month ago - By Welcome Dog Lovers

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    The coefficient of inbreeding for breeding dogs can be calculated by examining the pedigree of the individual dog and identifying all common ancestors. The following steps can be used to calculate the COI:
    1) Identify the common ancestors: Start by identifying all of the common ancestors in the pedigree of the individual dog. This includes any dogs that appear on both the sire and dam's side of the pedigree.
    2) Determine the degree of...
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