S. Marelli

Pedigree structure, inbreeding, and survival analysis in an Irish Wolfhound cohort

The Irish Wolfhound (IW) is a giant dog breed characterized by a relatively short lifespan, a high prevalence of heritable disorders, and extensive relatedness among lineages. Despite the recognized importance of inbreeding and population structure in purebred dogs, relatively little is known about how pedigree structu...