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december 06, 2024 By Wisdom Breeder Team

Understanding Diversity Results and Why Diversity Matters

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 programmes, even popular breeds. 
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mars 30, 2023 By Wisdom Breeder Team

Understanding genetic diversity and Coefficient of Inbreeding

Learn the difference between “genetic diversity” and “coefficient of inbreeding (COI).” These are tricky terms that can be tough to decipher on your own, so read on as we break down this technical topic.
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