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Canine Genetics Books and Videos

A BREEDER'S GUIDE TO GENETICS: RELAX, IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE
by Ingrid Wood & Denise Como
The study of genetics should be fun and, especially at the basic level, give one the confidence to delve deeper. This book offers basic information to the "scientifically challenged" and to beginners.
AN ANCIENT HISTORY OF DOGS: SPANIELS THROUGH THE AGES
by J. C. Judah
Visit the hunting dogs of the past and meet the working spaniels of today. Enjoy the modern English Springer Spaniel through stories, artwork and over 180 photographs.
AN EYE FOR A DOG - ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JUDGING PUREBRED DOGS
by Robert Cole
Have you ever wondered how dog show judges learn to identify the subtle differences that separate a dog that is merely good from a dog that is outstanding? Now you can develop your own eye for sound movement and structure and learn how color, marking, size, and even leash position affect the judge’s perception. You get to actively participate in over 100 judging scenarios similar to what a judge encounters in the show ring and compare your opinion with the author’s.
2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Winner, Best Reference Book!

ANNIE ON DOGS!
by Anne Rogers Clark
All-breed AKC judge Anne Rogers Clark has a background and a depth of experience in dogs which is unparalleled. In this book Mrs. Clark shares her personal experiences, advice, and stories from a lifetime in dogs.
ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: PUPPY DEVELOPMENT
by Pat Hastings & Erin Ann Rouse, Editors
From Pat Hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppy-rearing practices and socialization on a puppy's ability to develop happily and confidently. A must for breeders and those interested in early puppy development.
BREED DISPOSITIONS TO DISEASE IN DOGS AND CATS
by Alex Gough and Alison Thomas
Here is a comprehensive reference to all the diseases and disorders of dogs and cats that are either inherited or more prevalent in certain breeds. If you are a veterinary surgeon or student needing a handy reference book, or a breeder wanting to know more about your own breed then this book will be invaluable.
BREEDING BETTER DOGS DVD
by Carmelo Battaglia
Easy to understand information on the basics of dog genetics and breeding programs. Clear charts and diagrams so you can set up your own breeding program.
BREEDING BETTER DOGS
by Carmelo Battaglia
If you are trying to develop a breeding program, here's a technique that works - a clear, concise approach to the principles of breeding, with a basic color chart pedigree system that's practical.
CANINE CINERADIOGRAPHY DVD: A STUDY OF BONE AND JOINT MOTION AS SEEN THROUGH MOVING X-RAYS
by Rachel Page Elliott
Slow motion study of canine bone and joint movement, as seen through moving x-rays, offers a close look at skeletal action inside the dog. Dogs were individually filmed and fluoroscoped while moving on a speed-controlled treadmill in a laboratory. This video supplements Dogsteps DVD with additional material; it was filmed during the same time period, but has recently been re-mastered.
CANINE MASSAGE: A COMPLETE REFERENCE MANUAL
by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt
Learn the techniques of a recognized expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of massage to your own dog or become a canine massage specialist. Well illustrated with over 100 illustrations and 100 photos, detailed examinations of muscular stress points, diagnoses and treatments. Excellent source of information on dog anatomy as well. DVD is now available also!
CANINE REPRODUCTION AND WHELPING - A DOG BREEDER'S GUIDE
by Myra Savant-Harris
Whether you’re a “first-timer” or an experienced breeder, you’ll learn something important from this book. Down-to-earth and easy to understand!
CANINE REPRODUCTION
by Phyllis Holst
Anatomy, breeding behavior, genetics, pregnancy, whelping, rearing a litter, reproductive problems, even artificial insemination. A must-have for breeders!
CANINE TERMINOLOGY
by Harold Spira
A beautifully illustrated glossary of terms used in the Breed Standards for purebred dogs worldwide.
CONTROL OF CANINE GENETIC DISEASES
by George Padgett
How to understand the mechanics of inheritance, how to deal with percentages, predictability of outcome and how to breed away from such diseases as hip dysplasia, PRA, and other similar scourges. Charts, graphs, tables - everything the breeder needs to take a positive role in enhancing genetic health!
DOG BREEDERS PROFESSIONAL SECRETS. ETHICAL BREEDING PRACTICES
by Sylvia Smart
Becoming a dog breeder is a significant undertaking. And there is so much more you need to know to be a successful breeder beyond just knowing how to whelp and raise puppies. Dog Breeders Professional Secrets goes well beyond other books to tell you what it takes to be a successful and ethical dog breeder. Sylvia Smart shares her real-life experiences (both good and bad) and explores dozens of issues that a prospective breeder must consider to build a high quality dog breeding business.
DOG BREEDING - THE THEORY & PRACTICE
by Frank Jackson
Practical, comprehensive guide for anyone with an interest in breeding good dogs. Up-to-date information on the principles of genetics, selection and breeding systems, practical aspects of mating, whelping, postnatal care and management.
DOG BREEDING AS A FINE ART
by Amy Fernandez
*Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best General Reference Book of 2003! A practical handbook for successful dog breeding. Most breeders are striving to leave a mark on a breed, to create dogs superior to what existed before in some way. This book answers why we strive to do it - and HOW.
DOGS. A NATURAL HISTORY
by Jake Page
While not a practical book on dog training, "Dogs" will give readers a better sense of why their pets behave as they do. And as an added bonus, Jake Page's own pack of six dogs makes multiple cameo appearances.
DOGSTEPS - WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A DOG DVD
by Rachel Page Elliott
The most complete information on canine gait and movement available in video format. Includes anatomical diagrams and film clips of still and moving x-rays which provide a look at bone and joint motion inside the dog. Illustrations throughout the DVD emphasize the importance of sound structure and show how serious deviations may affect efficiency and endurance.
FROM LEASHES TO NEURONS & PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY DVD
by Karen Overall
How dogs think, why this matters, and what we can learn from them about becoming more humane.
GENETICS AND THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR OF THE DOG
by John Paul Scott & John L. Fuller
Reprint of a frequently requested classic! The only book to provide detailed breed-specific information on inheritance as it relates to behavior.
GENETICS, AN INTRODUCTION FOR DOG BREEDERS
by Jackie Isabell
A comprehensive yet easy to understand guide to the nature of heredity, the application of genetics to specific breeds, how to control genetic disorders, and the art of breed selection. A must-have for the breeder's library!
HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MASTIFF, 2ND ED.
by Elizabeth Baxter & Patricia Hoffman
"The History and Management of the Mastiff" brings today's Mastiff fancier rich details about the establishment, building and survival of this noble breed.
K-9 STRUCTURE & TERMINOLOGY
by Edward Gilbert, Jr. & Thelma Brown
Excellent information on anatomy, gait, terminology and judging. Learn not only what correct structure is; understand why it is essential to function and health. Includes a 31-page glossary to expand the meaning of words familiar to dog enthusiasts and helps explain them to those new on the subject.
LABRADOR BREEDERS HANDBOOK
by Debby Kay
A concise and useful reference designed for all Labrador breeders by a Labrador breeder. Includes a discussion of line breeding, the pedigree and how to use it, genetic problems in the breed, and color genetics.
NEW KNOWLEDGE OF DOG BEHAVIOR
by Clarence Pfaffenberger
Back in print! Is it heredity or environment that shapes the dog? The 1963 landmark work that established the science of puppy temperament testing and critical periods of socialization and development.
PEDIGREE FORMS (10 COPIES/5 GENRTN)
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Set of 10 pedigree forms for documenting the pedigree of your puppies or kittens.
PROACTIVE SERIES: AIREDALE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Airedale's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRER
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the American Staffordhire Terrier's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Monica addresses the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed for the proactive approach.
PROACTIVE SERIES: AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD STANDARD & MINIATURE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Australian Shepherd's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Monica addresses the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed for the proactive approach.
PROACTIVE SERIES: BASSET HOUND
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Basset Hound's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Monica addresses the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: BORDER COLLIE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Border Collie's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: BOXER
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Boxer's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: CHIHUAHUA
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Learn what health problems your breed is disposed to and how certain nutritional principles can help. Find out what good veterinarians check your breed for when you bring the dog to see them, questions to ask a breeder before buying a puppy, and which foods and supplements should be fed or avoided.
PROACTIVE SERIES: GOLDEN RETRIEVER
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Learn what health problems your breed is disposed to and how certain nutritional principles can help. Find out what good veterinarians check your breed for when you bring the dog to see them, questions to ask a breeder before buying a puppy, and which foods and supplements should be fed or avoided.
PROACTIVE SERIES: GREAT DANE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Learn what health problems your breed is disposed to and how certain nutritional principles can help. Find out what good veterinarians check your breed for when you bring the dog to see them, questions to ask a breeder before buying a puppy, and which foods and supplements should be fed or avoided.
PROACTIVE SERIES: LABRADOR RETRIEVER
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Labrador's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: MINIATURE POODLE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Miniature Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: ROTTWEILER
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Rottweiler's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: STANDARD POODLE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Standard Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: TOY POODLE
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Toy Poodle's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Based on this information, Monica Segal writes about the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PROACTIVE SERIES: CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
by Monica Segal & Mike Cormier DVM
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Cavalier King Charles's possible problems, questions to ask a breeder, which conditions a good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve. Monica addresses the best food and supplement choices most likely to benefit this breed.
PUPPY INTENSIVE CARE: A BREEDER'S GUIDE TO CARE OF NEWBORN PUPPIES
by Myra Savant-Harris
If puppies are on the way, you want those newborns to have the best possible chance of survival and good health by being prepared. You can’t count on a vet being available, so breeders need to learn these skills. Learn how to administer simple but effective measures to help puppies in distress. Described in friendly, non-technical terms from a long-time breeder. BONUS! Comes with a 32 minute DVD to better illustrate the techniques recommended.
PUPPY PUZZLE: EVALUATING STRUCTURAL QUALITY DVD
by Pat Hastings
New expanded DVD format! The Hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies. Learn from the pros how to choose the right puppy for your breeding program and the show ring, obedience, agility, field trials, or the "couch potato" lifestyle! Includes remastered original video content, plus 50 minutes of new footage!
SOS DOG - THE PUREBRED DOG HOBBY RE-EXAMINED
by Johan and Edith Gallant
The domestic dog has presumably been associated with humankind for the past 13,000 years, but the majority of breeds are no older than 130 years. In that short time period, there has been much change and development, mainly with the human's taste and interests taking precedence over the dog.

This book questions if such a general approach is appropriate and if the purebred dog initiative since its inception has indeed improved the breeds under manipulation.

SUCCESSFUL DOG BREEDING
by Chris Walkowicz & Bonnie Wilcox
Handbook of canine midwifery. Leads you through the process of selecting a mate, orchestrating a match, caring for the pregnant bitch, and weaning puppies.
THE DOG AND ITS GENOME
by Elaine Ostrander, Urs Giger & Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Editors
The book that serious breeders and students of canine genetics have been waiting for! Twenty-six chapters written by experts in the field include various aspects of morphological and behavioral variation in dogs, their origins and domestication, and their unique value as a model system for many common but complex human diseases.
THE DOG IN ACTION
by McDowell Lyon
Written in 1950, this was the first book to thoroughly analyze, illustrate and explain the under-the-skin workings of the dog. It is the foundation for all gait and locomotion books which have been written since.
THE JOY OF BREEDING YOUR OWN SHOW DOG
by Ann Seranne
Now back in print! The bible of quality dog breeding, this guide has long been the reference of choice for successful dog breeders.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: FROM BEST INTENTIONS TO BEST IN SHOW, REVISED EDITION
by Pat Hastings with Erin Ann Rouse
The book you've been waiting for, in its newly revised edition! From the whelping box to the group ring, at home and on the road, everyone who is involved in the sport of dogs can learn something from this book. From the producer of the best-selling "Puppy Puzzle" video and popular seminar speaker.
YOU BE THE JUDGE - THE WHIPPET
by Robert Cole
International judge Robert Cole's expert perspective on some of the important elements of judging the Whippet.


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