There are few topics in the world of pedigree theory—and for that matter in the Thoroughbred community as a whole—that are more emotive than the subject of inbreeding. On one hand, inbreeding, and ...

One subject that is always guaranteed to generate plenty of controversy is the benefits and pitfalls of inbreeding. That was one of the drives behind the move to add an Inbreeding Coefficient, a ...

The proportion of an individual’s genome that is identical by descent (GWIBD) can be estimated from pedigrees (inbreeding coefficient ‘Pedigree F’) or molecular ...

Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...

Researchers from Uppsala University and others have for the first time determined the full genetic consequences of intense inbreeding in a threatened species. The large-scale genomic study of the ...

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

Researchers have for the first time determined the full genetic consequences of intense inbreeding in a threatened species. Researchers from Uppsala University and others have for the first time ...