How normal is inbreeding?

APBTLove · 07-18-2009, 08:17 PM

I got J's pedigree a couple of days ago, and his grandparents (on his sire's side) both had the same sire. Is this normal?

APBTLove · 07-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Oops, meant to post in "Bloodlines and Pedigrees".

**lhczth** · 07-18-2009, 08:58 PM

Inbreeding is used to set type and other traits. It is pretty common. If I am understanding what you wrote that would mean his sire is linebred 2-2 on that particular dog. This type of inbreeding isn't as common.

katieliz · 07-18-2009, 10:01 PM

who is the common ancestor?

shepherdbydesign · 07-18-2009, 10:22 PM

My Cira has the same thing but it is at the back of the pedigree, Both sire and dams side have the same sires. But this is 4 generations back.

APBTLove · 07-19-2009, 10:13 AM

The great grandfather is father to both granddam and grandsire on Jaeger's dad's side.

If you're asking for names, you won't find much on him...

shepherdbydesign · 07-19-2009, 04:04 PM

Thats very common in pedigree's anymore. What they may have been doing is trying to produce the strengths of that male in the pedigree.

RubyTuesday · 08-17-2009, 07:54 PM

Common, yes. Desirable? IMO, no, not unless it is done by HIGHLY experienced, deeply knowledgeable people for very, VERY good reasons. GSDs & many, many other breeds are nearly overwhelmed with health, temperament & longevity problems. In a breed that's proudly proclaimed a premier 'working breed' this is beyond unconscionable.

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APBTLove Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,102	How normal is inbreeding? I got J's pedigree a couple of days ago, and his grandparents (on his sire's side) both had the same sire. Is this normal? __________________ What IS a Pit Bull? Rescuing GSDs.

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APBTLove Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,102	Re: How normal is inbreeding? Oops, meant to post in "Bloodlines and Pedigrees". __________________ What IS a Pit Bull? Rescuing GSDs.

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lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,698	Re: How normal is inbreeding? Inbreeding is used to set type and other traits. It is pretty common. If I am understanding what you wrote that would mean his sire is linebred 2-2 on that particular dog. This type of inbreeding isn't as common. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

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katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,323	Re: How normal is inbreeding? who is the common ancestor? __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

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shepherdbydesign Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,754	Re: How normal is inbreeding? My Cira has the same thing but it is at the back of the pedigree, Both sire and dams side have the same sires. But this is 4 generations back. __________________ http://www.shepherdsbydesignk9.com Velmi Dobra 5Y1/P Faust Cierna Vdova ZVV1, BH Narys Policia Slovakia SVV1 Cira Z Eurosport SCH-1 Ben Dobrovodske Lazne SCH-3, IPO-3, ZVV3 Sok Z Lintichu SVV2, IPO-1

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APBTLove Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,102	Re: How normal is inbreeding? The great grandfather is father to both granddam and grandsire on Jaeger's dad's side. If you're asking for names, you won't find much on him... __________________ What IS a Pit Bull? Rescuing GSDs.

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shepherdbydesign Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,754	Re: How normal is inbreeding? Thats very common in pedigree's anymore. What they may have been doing is trying to produce the strengths of that male in the pedigree. __________________ http://www.shepherdsbydesignk9.com Velmi Dobra 5Y1/P Faust Cierna Vdova ZVV1, BH Narys Policia Slovakia SVV1 Cira Z Eurosport SCH-1 Ben Dobrovodske Lazne SCH-3, IPO-3, ZVV3 Sok Z Lintichu SVV2, IPO-1

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RubyTuesday Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,315	Re: How normal is inbreeding? Common, yes. Desirable? IMO, no, not unless it is done by HIGHLY experienced, deeply knowledgeable people for very, VERY good reasons. GSDs & many, many other breeds are nearly overwhelmed with health, temperament & longevity problems. In a breed that's proudly proclaimed a premier 'working breed' this is beyond unconscionable.

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