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Can dogs be matched with close relatives?

Date: 2024-10-02

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Can dogs be matched with close relatives?
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From a genetic standpoint, inbreeding dogs increases the risk of genetic defects and disease. This is because inbreeding can lead to gene duplication, increasing the expression of bad genes and the transmission of genetic diseases.

Therefore, in general, it is not recommended to breed dogs with close relatives, especially if there is an obvious relationship between close relatives. Instead, unrelated, healthy dogs should be selected for breeding to reduce the risk of genetic diseases and defects while increasing the chances of a healthy and long-lived dog offspring. If you are considering breeding dogs, be sure to do so under the guidance of a veterinarian and follow relevant laws, regulations and ethics.

Reasons for inbreeding in dogs:

1. Facing extinction. When a species is endangered, inbreeding is used because it is difficult to find other species suitable for breeding.

2. Continuing the excellent lineage. When a dog has no outstanding genes for several generations, and finally a dog with a near-perfect bloodline appears, inbreeding will be selected at this time to continue this rare bloodline.

3. The determination to breed people. Sometimes inbreeding is carried out because the breeder himself is determined to breed his own blood relatives and wants to preserve all the advantages perfectly.

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