Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell reference books),   ISBN:9780876050040

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This is a perfect resource for the serious breeder who wants more knowledge about genetic problems in their specific breed. I keep lending my copies out and this is another replacement copy. Invaluable!

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Great reference book. It deserves a place on every breeder's bookshelf.

The sections on genetics, pedigress, test matings etc are well written and easy to understand. There are practice questions at the end of each chapter (plus answers), reinforcing the material. The questions also teach how to apply the tables and charts.

There are numerous charts and tables that take the harder math out of genetic calculations. Included is a list of diseases by breed.

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I was advised by a breeder to get this book if I was interesting in breeding in the future.

As there is such a small gene pool here in Australia, I felt that I needed to get as much information as possible about possible genetic diseases and if they can be bred out.

Whilest I have not really started to read this book as yet, will start soon, I have been told that it is fantastic for new people who are looking to enter the breeding ring.

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This is the kind of book tha every breeder should have! Not only by clear way he puts how to track and understand genetic diseases, but by his proposes about Open Registries.

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Being a vet student I've always heard about how difficult genetics are and how it bores us to death. This book is written so well that there aren't too many technicalities or hard words to understand. It is extremely clear and well written and its a must for everyone intending to breed dogs.