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inbreed dogs

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Question
hi i have a female staff and a person living a cross the road has brother to my dog. my dog has bin in season and today i went to get her in and her and her brother were tied together he had managed to get into my garden now I'm worried because i didn't want any puppies and will the be deformed if i go along with the  pregnancy thanks

Answer
Deformities are the least of your worries.   In-breeding is an excellent tool when used correctly and with superior dogs.

However, if there are ANY issues, skin, temperament, health, they will be more pronounced. The responsible breeder will, when using a in-breeding program, will "cull" his litter and keep only the best.