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Understanding Diversity Results and Why Diversity Matters

December 05, 2024

Genetic diversity in dogs has direct implications for health, longevity and fertility, and each breed has a history of selective breeding evident in their DNA. Learn why diversity should be considered in all breeding programs,...
Understanding Genetic Diversity and Coefficient of Inbreeding

Understanding Genetic Diversity and Coefficient of Inbreeding

November 14, 2024

If you’ve spent any time reading up on DNA testing or researching dog breeding, you’ve probably come across the terms “genetic diversity” and “coefficient of inbreeding (COI).” But you may not know what they mean...
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