Giant Schnauzer Population Analysis

“To safeguard and manage genetic diversity of each breed, breeders need to make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics of their breed. Since the previous population analysis in 2015, we have expanded our understanding of each breed. This updated analysis summarised in this document builds on our knowledge of the breed populations, so that we can determine key factors that may be limiting genetic diversity within breeds. Alongside the parameters such as effective population size, or proportion of progeny per sire, we have also introduced several new parameters that describe breed populations in more depth. These additions are intended to highlight areas that may require attention to help protect the long-term health of each breed. For example, we have included an exploration of litter size patterns and how they related to coefficients of inbreeding”

Dr Joanna J. Ilska
Geneticist
Royal Kennel Club

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