Breeding against Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

This book provides extensive research results on
canine hip and elbow dysplasia, population structure
and inbreeding. It shows that systematic breeding
programs, including preservation of genetic
variation, are needed in order to improve health of
the dogs, as well as to improve or maintain the
desired behaviour and working traits. The only way to
reach this goal is to clearly favour health and
mental traits when selecting breeding dogs. Beauty of
the dog should not be more than a minor factor on
selection. The research has been made with large data
sets and novel animal breeding research methods.

Autorentext
Katariina Mäki, PhD: Studied animal breeding and genetics at Helsinki University, Finland. Executive manager of the Society for Canine Genetic Health and Ethics. Member of the scientific breeding committee of the Finnish Kennel Club. Chair of the BLUP breeding value workgroup of the Nordic Kennel Union. A popular lecturer in dog breeding.

Klappentext
This book provides extensive research results on canine hip and elbow dysplasia, population structure and inbreeding. It shows that systematic breeding programs, including preservation of genetic variation, are needed in order to improve health of the dogs, as well as to improve or maintain the desired behaviour and working traits. The only way to reach this goal is to clearly favour health and mental traits when selecting breeding dogs. Beauty of the dog should not be more than a minor factor on selection. The research has been made with large data sets and novel animal breeding research methods.