Repeat breeding
Also known as: Repeat mating · Repeated mating · Wiederholungswurf · Identische Verpaarung · Repeated breeding
Overview
What it is
A repeat breeding, known as 'Wurfwiederholung', is the practice of mating the same mother and father for multiple litters. It is not a disease or a genetic defect, but rather a breeding management decision. While it can produce predictable offspring, repeatedly using the same parental pair can limit the overall genetic diversity within a breed's gene pool.
How it presents
Because this is a breeding practice and not a medical condition, there are no physical symptoms or age of onset for the individual dog. Offspring from repeated matings simply share the same parental genetics, which can sometimes consolidate specific hereditary traits within that bloodline.
Treatment
No medical treatment or intervention is required as this is not a health condition. There are no associated veterinary costs, resulting in a cost range of 0 EUR.
How it's tested
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Repeat breeding?
A repeat breeding, known as 'Wurfwiederholung', is the practice of mating the same mother and father for multiple litters. It is not a disease or a genetic defect, but rather a breeding management decision. While it can produce predictable offspring, repeatedly using the same parental pair can limit the overall genetic diversity within a breed's gene pool.
How is Repeat breeding tested?
Various clinical and genetic tests are used depending on the breed and presentation.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.