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Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell reference books) | 
 enlarge | Author: George A. Padgett
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 26805
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0876050046
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70896042
UPC: 021898050045
EAN: 9780876050040
ASIN: 0876050046
Publication Date: October 26, 1998
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Product Description
If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals? In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeder's understanding.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Perfect resource June 5, 2009
Sue Truely (Indiana)
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!
Invaluable! January 6, 2009
KAT (Mentor, OH USA)
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.
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell Reference Books) January 7, 2008
Driftwooddragon (Narangba Australia)
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.
Every breeder should read this book June 13, 2007
Raimundo E. Oliveira (São Paulo, SP Brazil)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
GENETICS ARE NOT THAT DIFFICULT May 30, 2007
Ximena Torner Alvarado
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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