This has caused a high incidence of inherited diseases. (lbah.com)
Because purebred dogs have closed, limited gene pools (most breeds descend from only a few original dogs) different breeds may have a higher incidence of some inherited diseases, and nearly no incidence of others. (mscc.ca)
The CHIC DNA Repository, co-sponsored by the OFA and the AKC / CHF, collects and stores samples of canine DNA, along with geneaological and phenotypical information that corresponds to the DNA, in order to facilitate testing and research in the future that is aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in canines. (pawster.com)