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BCSnob
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Aug 12, 2013

Are mixed breeds genetically healthier than pure breeds?

In my recent reading of canine genetics articles I came across this gem. For some time know I have thought that for genetic diseases mixed breeds are just as prone to be affected as pure breeds since...
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corgi-traveler
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Aug 13, 2013
Deb and Ed M wrote:


By crossing the two - did I lessen my chances of having a chemical-sensitive dog who's slightly less prone to patellar luxation?? Or am I whistling through the cemetery? ;-)


Short answer, no.
Now if both parents were verified to be clear of those diseases, then yes. But you could also get an Aussie or a Poodle clear of those diseases with two non-carrier parents.

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