
27/07/2025
🧬 Choosing a Healthy Puppy Starts Before It’s Born
Pedigrees aren’t just about show titles — they hold clues about inherited conditions, inbreeding, and genetic diversity.
✅ Check the pedigree for repeated ancestors
✅ Confirm health tests (hips, elbows, eyes — and breed-specific)
✅ Ask about siblings and grandparents
✅ Look for a genetic COI (not just pedigree)
✅ Breeders using Embark can check predicted COI for free
💡 Make informed decisions that support healthier dogs and better breeding.
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