Breeding Better Dogs

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Genetics and Reproduction

By Julie T. Cecere and D. Phillip Sponenberg

Series: Animal Breeding

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Breeding Better Dogs by Julie T. Cecere and D. Phillip Sponenberg delves into the science and techniques of dog breeding with a focus on genetics and responsible breeding practices. The book provides insights into selecting traits, managing breeding populations, and maintaining genetic diversity, aimed at both novice and experienced breeders wanting to improve their breeding programmes. It's a comprehensive guide for understanding the biological and ethical considerations in the breeding of dogs.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the science and genetics behind dog breeding. It delves into the biology of breeding to enhance the traits of different dog breeds, making it ideal for breeders, veterinarians, and anyone passionate about genetics and animal husbandry.

Breeding Better Dogs

Breeding Better Dogs delves into the biology of managing reproduction in dogs, from mating to whelping and the first few weeks of life.

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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 explores 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.
Details of managing dogs that are used for breeding.
Details of mating dogs, managing pregnancies, and whelping.

This book is an excellent resource for 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.

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Breeding Better Dogs

By Julie T. Cecere and D. Phillip Sponenberg

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ISBN: 9781789182460

Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: 5M Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 224

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D. Phillip Sponenberg Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Julie T. Cecere Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Animal Breeding

About the Author

Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, is Clinical Associate Professor at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Julie is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, is Professor, at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and an Honorary Member of the American College of Theriogenology. With 5m Books, Phillip has published Managing Breeds for a Better Future 3rd Edition (2022) and Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders (2021).