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Of course it can, just as you can mate with your close relatives. That doesn't mean it's a good idea. Breeders, many of whom are not concerned with such trivial matters as animal welfare, think nothing of in-breeding if it means fostering particular characteristics that make an animal more valuable. However, in-breeding invariably leads to all kinds of genetic abnormalities and health problems that will cause misery for offspring.
What else can I help you with?
Can a Rottweiler dad be mate with his daughter?
Yes. A female rottweiler can and will mate with her father. No dog knows the identity of his or her father.
What are the bobcat's close relatives?
Bob cats close relatives are any sort of cat family.
Do mother cats mate with their offspring?
Yes, mother cats do mate with their offspring. I had cat which had become so old that my family members used to call her grandmother cat. I had once seen her mating with her offspring and THEIR offspring at different times!
Why should close relatives not mate?
Close relatives should not mate because it increases the likelihood of genetic diseases and defects in offspring. Inbreeding can result in a higher expression of harmful genes that are normally hidden in the gene pool. It also reduces genetic diversity which is important for overall population health and adaptability.
Could a shirazi cat mate with a normal cat?
Yes. The shirazi cat is a breed of cat, and therefore can mate with other members of the cat species.
Will a male cat attempt to mate with a kitten?
No, a male cat will not attempt to mate with a kitten.
What is the lions relatives?
a cat
What are the relatives for a Siamese cat?
what
Who are ardently devoted to the memory of Muhammad's close relatives are called?
Muhammad raped my cat so I dont want his dirty memory, thank you.
Will a female cat mate if she isn't in heat?
A male cat may try to mate with a female cat who is not in heat, but it is unlikely. Mating behaviors can also be displays of dominance.
Can warrior cat she-cat leaders have a mate and kits?
The queens.If they're going to have kits,they're going to have to have a mate.
Why should relatives not mate?
Because their children could be handicapped.
