How did the lineage leading to the American Kennel Club recognized GWP seemingly differ from the Deutsch Drahthaar (DD) line regarding genetic input?
Answer
The AKC line seemingly incorporated more liberal outcrossing, potentially including the Fox Terrier and Poodle infusions.
The line recognized by the AKC incorporated more liberal outcrossing, whereas the Drahthaar line generally maintained stricter adherence to its core German breeding program.
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