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Analyses of historical genomes reveal that German Shepherd #Dogs experienced significant genetic bottlenecks primarily after World War II and through the excessive use of popular sires, resulting in a massive drop in genetic diversity compared to early 20th-century specimens.
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https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/ebio02042601.html
German Shepherd Dogs: Bottleneck effects shape breeding

Like many modern breeds, the German Shepherd Dog is susceptible to heritable disorders