While this is theoretically true, I would like to make it a little more clear that it is still desirable to attempt to eliminate health problems that cause suffering: hip dysplasia, MVD, and patellar luxation, even if there is some loss of genetic diversity. The idea is to lose as little as possible, while still attempting to "lose" traits like MVD and hip dysplasia. Leanne
----- Original Message ----- If almost every dog of a > particular breed has no hip dysplasia, no MVD, no patellar luxation and no > eye problems--they WILL be MUCH more genetically similar to each other than > before. It is just the way it is. And there will be loss of genetic > diversity and immune function. > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
