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Outcross bloodlines can still be found.
How did imbreedng hurt the horses?
Statistical analysis has shown that inbreeding to Northern Dancer is on average slightly less effective.
were they breeding him with his chrildren?
his grandson Danehill sired 2,499 foals in 14 years at stud.

Question: Was there any issues with the breeding?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any issues with the breeding of Northern Dancer?