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 Purebred animals tend to be at highest relative risk for genetic diseases, especially those attributable to disease variants associated with single‐gene mutations (e.g., progressive retinal atrophy).

 In many practices, the proportion of purebreds and hybrids is roughly equivalent to the number of mixed‐breed animals.

 Tracking correct breed information in practice management software is critically important and then using that information to create patient risk profiles.

 Mixed‐breed animals may have lower risks for certain genetic diseases, but this can be somewhat offset by the fact that their actual disease risks are harder to predict.

 Owners often purchase purebreds and hybrids based on real or imagined benefits, but predictability of traits, behaviors, and even health risks is a real advantage.