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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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JRS___B
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Aug 13, 2013
BCSnob - I never said anything about the the sample itself being adequate in size.

What I said was the sample was reasonably random and unbiased. Those are two absolute requirements for a valid sample, if you do not want to sample the entire universe of things you are analyzing.

I do like your moniker though. It fits you well.

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