Tests | Breeding Decisions
This section addresses general principles that need to be applied when incorporating results of various health evaluations into breeding decisions for an individual dog and for the breed population.
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The domestic dog, inherited disease, and DNA testing Excerpt... "Intense selection, high levels of inbreeding, the extensive use of a limited number of sires, and genetic isolation are all hallmarks of modern breeds of domestic dog. It is widely agreed that part of the collateral damage from these practices is that purebred dogs have a greater risk of suffering from genetically simple inherited disorders than their cross-breed cousins. Intense media interest continues to apply p- DNA testing and domestic dogs - Cathryn Mellersh
Received: 9 August 2011 / Accepted: 15 October 2011 / Published online: 10 November 2011
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3275738/#Sec5title (external)
- DNA Testing and Domestic Dogs (internal) (PDF)
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ARTICLE: Information and policy from the Scientific Committee of the Nordic Kennel Union (NKU/VK) regarding the use of genetic tests in dog breeding (2015-01-07) can be found HERE. ARTICLE: EXCERPTS: "The availability of genetic tests for different diseases in dogs has increased dramatically in recent years. For breeders and dog owners, the utility and accuracy of these tests are often difficult to assess. Even though DNA tests offer new opportunities as a tool for breeding,- Practical application of genetic testing for dogs; test results inform breeding decisions.
