Labrador Inbreeding

Labradors can be inbred, but this can easily lead to congenital deformities or physical defects in the puppies. Moreover, inbred dogs have a high incidence of genetic diseases, and inherent genetic defects will continue to be passed down. For example, deafness and marble eye, to avoid these hazards, it is forbidden to breed dogs inbred.

Can dogs be inbred?

Dogs can indeed mate with their close relatives. However, inbreeding is a double-edged sword. According to genetic laws, inbred dog mating can control superior traits, producing more pure-bred dogs. But both superior trait genes and disease-causing genes are prone to be pure in inbred breeding, so inbreeding can also easily cause various defects in dogs.

What happens if a Labrador is inbred?

Inbreeding can cause some recessive genes to express, leading to congenital diseases in the offspring, such as congenital deformities, congenital heart disease, and stillbirth. Therefore, in the breeding process, it is best to avoid inbreeding to prevent congenital diseases in the fetus, which can result in economic losses for the owner. Inbreeding can also cause fetal deformities and stillbirth, which can affect the mother and cause maternal diseases.

Points to Note when Breeding Labs

To maintain the health of the breeding dog, they should be raised separately, fasting for 1.5 hours before mating, and resting for two hours after mating. Reasonably arrange the breeding frequency, usually twice a week. In special cases, if the breeding dog's physical condition permits, they can be mated twice in one day, but with an interval of eight hours. The dog's genitalia should be wiped with warm water or a hot towel before and after each mating.