Explaining the principles and practice of the genetics of dogs, this guide covers origins, desirable features, Mendelian and population genetics, the selection of breeding animals and methods of breeding, and the meaning of pedigrees. The book also discusses the genetic nature of physical and mental traits, listing inherited defects and anomalies, and advises on how to tackle these inherited problems at the individual breeder and breed club level.
- ISBN10 0876057822
- ISBN13 9780876057827
- Publish Date 2 September 1992 (first published 23 April 1992)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 August 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English