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Originally Posted by Chloes dad  Actually It does make me feel a little better. I did read that while looking for answers on a few sites but wasn't sure if this was controversial, and didn't want a debate on my hands So that's why i kinda asked about keeping the litter, but didn't really elaborate or get to into it..I had visions of members with pitch forks and torches hunting me down..lol |
I was actually just discussing this with a breeder a few days ago, because I was really surprised (and grossed out) to learn how frequently dogs are mated to relatives. But I guess it's necessary in many cases.
Now, it's my understanding that a breeding that close (brother/sister) is only done by very experienced breeders, because it tends to accentuate attributes, both good and bad. I can't advise you if this particular pair poses more significant risks, and I'm sure there are other concerns, such as the female's age and if she's big enough for a litter. But your dogs did not "violate" each other or anything like that.