Genetic Diversity Survey
Are you concerned about genetic diversity in your breed?
Yes
No
Not sure
Do your puppy buyers express concern about the health of your breed or genetic diversity in your breed?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do you feel you have enough information about actual genetic diversity (or lack thereof) in your breed
Yes
No
Not sure
What is your breed?
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Are there breed specific diseases that concern you in every breeding consideration?
Yes
No
Not sure
If so, what are they?
How many breed specific diseases are there for which there are genetic tests? (Not x-rays, skin punches, blood test - only DNA tests)
0
1
2
3
4
5
What are they?
How many breed specific diseases are there for which there are no genetic tests?
0
1
2
3
4
5
What are they?
Do you feel that breed specific diseases in your breed are related to loss of genetic diversity?
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you feel that preserving existing genetic diversity in your breed would be beneficial?
Yes
No
Not sure
If so, how important is it?
Crucial
Very important
Important
Not very important
How do you think the breed specific diseases in your breed should best be addressed?
Remove all breeding dogs related to affected dogs
Continue to look for genetic markers for tests
Manage genetic diversity better in our breed
Discourage backyard breeders by educating puppy buyers
We don't need to address any issues
If you could test your dogs for genetic diversity cheaply, quickly and easily, and use that information to preserve diversity in your breedings, would you?
Yes
No
Not sure
If you do not want to test for genetic diversity, what's the biggest reason why not?
My breed is diverse enough, thank you very much.
Diversity is not going to make things better.
I'm afraid of losing type by too much outcrossing.
I don't trust the people who think it's a good idea.
I don't really understand it.
Other
Comments or thoughts?
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