Which statement about breeding is recommended for collie eye anomaly?

Which statement about breeding is recommended for collie eye anomaly?

• A. Breed from affected lines only
• B. DO NOT BREED
• C. Breed only mixed-breed dogs
• D. Breed annually regardless of status

Answer: (B)

Collie Eye Anomaly is a hereditary eye disorder in collies, so breeding decisions directly affect how the trait is passed to future puppies. The safest and most responsible approach to minimize this inherited problem is to avoid breeding dogs that are affected by CEA. This helps prevent producing affected offspring and reduces the overall burden of the condition in the breed. The other options would either spread the problem (breeding from affected lines), fail to address the genetic risk (breeding only mixed-breed dogs), or ignore status altogether (breeding regardless of health), none of which are prudent breeding practices.

Collie Eye Anomaly is a hereditary eye disorder in collies, so breeding decisions directly affect how the trait is passed to future puppies. The safest and most responsible approach to minimize this inherited problem is to avoid breeding dogs that are affected by CEA. This helps prevent producing affected offspring and reduces the overall burden of the condition in the breed. The other options would either spread the problem (breeding from affected lines), fail to address the genetic risk (breeding only mixed-breed dogs), or ignore status altogether (breeding regardless of health), none of which are prudent breeding practices.