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The coefficient of inbreeding is a really useful tool for anyone breeding dogs.

Because scientists have now discovered that dogs with higher COIs are more likely to get sick.

Specifically, they have shown that when the COI of any mating exceeds 5%, puppies are at increased risk from the adverse effects of inbreeding.

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