COI and Inbreeding
COI stands for Coefficient of Inbreeding. Essentially, it measures the common ancestors of dam and sire, and indicates the probability of how genetically similar they are. Please read the link below to help have a greater understanding of why at Argentcymru we are committed to a lower COI as much as possible and this will hopefully create a breed that is substantially more sustainable over the long term.
http://www.dogbreedhealth.com/a-beginners-guide-to-coi/
"Inbreeding was once a valuable tool in shaping today's
breeds. As these have now reached a high degree of
homogeneity, it has lost its importance and turned into a
fatal and disastrous habit." Hellmuth Wachtel, Ph.D.
breeds. As these have now reached a high degree of
homogeneity, it has lost its importance and turned into a
fatal and disastrous habit." Hellmuth Wachtel, Ph.D.
Layla
