Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction

Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction

by Julie T. Cecere, D. Phillip Sponenberg
December 2023

Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction pdf

Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction delves into the biology of managing reproduction in dogs, from mating to whelping and the first few weeks of life. It also delves into the genetic management of dog breeds and selection procedures to aid breeders in producing sound, useful dogs. The book includes details of managing:

• the genetic structure of breeds and genetic management of individual breeding programs
• dogs that are used for breeding
• dogs, pregnancies and whelping

This book is an excellent resource for all dog breeders. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, Breeding Better Dogs breaks down into digestible chunks the essential information for understanding the subject at a broad level.