http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0312inbreeding.html

"The fact that a relatively large number of genes are affected by
inbreeding is bad news for conservationists hoping to save small
populations of plants or animals from extinction, Paige said.

It means that there is no easy fix to the problem of inbred populations.
The best approach is to try to preserve and maintain genetic diversity in
natural populations well before they begin their slide into an “extinction
vortex,” he said." http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0312inbreeding.html


Not 'good' genetic news. But news for all Chinook breeders and owners to
read and heed, imo.

Kind Regards & Happy Easter to All Chinookdom,

Susan

Susan E Bragg
ATHOLL CHINOOKS
http://www.chinooks.info/
SEPPALA KENNELS
http://www.seppalakennels.com/

Custodian of Records
International Seppala Association
http://www.seppalas.org

Registrar
Working Canine Association of Canada
http://www.canadacanines.org/