The breed analysis has been updated with information from 2000 up to the end of 2021

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Summary

• UK Giant Schnauzer annual puppy registrations have reduced on average by 23% over the last 21 years
• Average litter size has slightly increased, possibly in correlation to less inbreeding
• Breed average Coefficient of Inbreeding has reduced from around 8% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2021 and this may be related to an increase in the use of imported sires
• Importations increased dramatically after relaxation of pet travel rules in 2012 and is now beginning to fall slightly
• The majority of imports are from Germany and Russia
• The breed’s Effective Population Size has decreased by around 33% over the last 21 years with an average decline in both the number of males and females used for breeding
• The number of breeders is gradually declining
• There is evidence of ‘popular sire effect’ which will impact on the breed’s overall genetic diversity
• The number of litters born via caesarean section is, on average, 10% and there may possibly be an association with large litter sizes, although more research is required.

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