Keeping a breed pure results in a very small genetic pool to choose from, and this can lead to a higher rate of certain health issues in particular breeds. (dogs.lovetoknow.com)
Would we be just as willing to screen a potential partner's genetic pool if we had reliable, accessible tests? (omgchronicles.vickilarson.com)
Indeed, the founding population is estimated to have contributed 90 % of the current French Canadian genetic pool. (sciencedaily.com)