 Edgewood
I would be interested to hear Cindy (Edgewood) opinion if this is considered a line or in breeding.
I have been reading alot of info on the internet today...the most common health issue caused by breeding too close is, loss of vigor. Dogs can be more prone to infections, viruses.. etc due to a compromised immune system. So to me that is worse then a physical deformity...like a bad bite or roach back. These problems come from recessive genes pairing up..but cause little or no health issues.
I was reading that in nature animals for the most part only inbreed when there is no other choice...well, I never knew that..how does an elephant or a tiger know who they are related to...I guess it is instinct.
Wolves do not inbreed and they are relatives of the dog.. |