Books on Dog Genetics
 Control
of Canine Genetic Diseases
by George A. Padgett
Hardcover - 256 pages (November 1998)
Book Description - The issue of genetic
diseases in dogs is a matter of major concern for every dog breeder,
every companion dog owner and every serious dog enthusiast at the
present time. How to understand the mechanics of inheritance, how
to deal with percentages, predictability of outcome and how to
breed away from such scourges as canine hip dysplasia, progressive
retinal atrophy and other debilitating conditions are all covered
in this important new book by one of the scientific community's
most respected authorities on the subject. The superlative text
is augmented with charts, graphs, tables and all the data needed
to help the dog breeder take a positive role in enhancing the genetic
health of his or her own dogs and the health of entire breed populations.
Many practical issues are included such as ethical dealings with
buyers of puppies showing late onset conditions, test mating and
much more. Destined to become the classic on this truly vital subject.
 Genetics
and the Social Behavior of the Dog
by John Paul Scott (Editor), John L. Fuller (Editor)
Paperback - 488 pages (February 1998)
Book Description - The classic study
of dog behavior gathered into one volume. Based on twenty years
of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most
important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs
ever compiled.
 Genetics
for Dog Breeders
by Roy Robinson
Hardcover 2nd edition (December 1999)
Book News, Inc. - Findings of a decade
of further investigation into the genetics of dog breeding have
been incorporated into this new edition of a source of information
for breeders. Early chapters outline basic principles of heredity,
illustrated with examples from the dog. Modern methods of animal
improvement are also discussed, in addition to color and coat variation,
genetics of breeds, and abnormalities. Descriptive summaries of
abnormalities, substantially documented, make this a useful reference
for the identification of known genetic anomalies. -- Copyright © 2000
Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved.
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