One of Our Litters Of Golden Puppies

This method results in LOW COI in our Golden Puppies...

While a low COI does not guarantee a healthy puppy, a high COI should definitely be a cause for concern. Why bother to check a dog's COI? As well as limiting further genetic problems, having a low COI may show that the breeder has tried to follow good breeding practice and limit inbreeding.

What is a good COI for breeding dogs?

The average COI for purebred dogs is ~20%. Specific breeds can be higher or lower than this value. For some breeds, the average coefficient of inbreeding can approach or even pass 40%. Because these are average numbers, individual COI can vary.