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The Hidden Risks of Inbreeding in Dogs: A Path to Healthier Pups
By Dipankar, Sushmita, Shujahath / June 7, 2025
since there isn't much on the brain with humans, let's look at dogs/inbreeding.
Temperament and Behaviour
Inbreeding not only negatively affects the health of the dog; it can also affect behavior. Inbred dogs can have increased aggression, anxiety, or fear due to genetic predispositions. Mating two responders will lead to low genetic variability in the offspring, which will limit adaptability and contribute to aggression since the dog’s inability to cope with stress in novel situations.
Inbreeding Depression: The Silent Killer
Inbreeding depression indicates a loss of fitness and vigor in inbred populations. In dogs, this can show up as reduced litter size, increased puppy mortality, and weaker dogs. Inbreeding can also be responsible for a loss of genetic variation. When dogs do not have variation in their genes, they cannot adapt to challenges in their environment and also cannot resist diseases as readily.
https://blog.unleavables.com/hidden-risks-inbreeding-in-dogs/