Canine Health, Genetics, and Breeding

Below you'll find topics related to health issues in dogs with regard to pedigrees. Many breeds of dogs have very specific inherited traits, diseases and other health issues due to the large amount of inbreeding that's occurred over the years. It's important to understand, track and trace health issues in pedigree dogs. Our site can help you not only identify specific genes and genetic markers in animals, but help you track those genes through generations of dogs.

3 Articles

• What is Hip Dysplasia and how does it relate to FCI and OFA?

  Learn all about hip dysplasia in dogs and how we use it in dog pedigrees and lineage.

• How do I use pedigrees for dog breeding?

  The importance of pedigrees in dog breeding

• What is the difference between UKC, AKC, and CKC?

  What is the difference between UKC, AKC, and CKC?