| View Larger Image | Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell reference books) | Hardcoverby George A. Padgett (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Howell Book House | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 256 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 26, 1998 | | Sales Rank: | 326,728th |
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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 |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)
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Perfect resource by Sue Truely (Indiana)  5 Stars
June 05, 2009
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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Invaluable! by KAT (Mentor, OH USA) 5 Stars
January 06, 2009
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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Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell Reference Books) by Driftwooddragon (Narangba Australia) 5 Stars
January 07, 2008
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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Every breeder should read this book by Raimundo E. Oliveira (São Paulo, SP Brazil) 5 Stars
June 13, 2007
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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GENETICS ARE NOT THAT DIFFICULT by Ximena Torner Alvarado 5 Stars
May 30, 2007
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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