The Standard Book of Dog Breeding: A New Look

By Alvin Grossman

Such exciting topics as Marker Genes and the forthcoming ability to identify problem genes can help breeders around such problems as cataracts, PRA, hip displasia and a host of other genetic problems. Learn how puppy play is really a training for the real world. Learn how to recognise potential behaviour problems and how important it is to be able to select from temperament.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944875181
• ISBN13: 9780944875186
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Doral Publishing
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book with excellent content

Dr. Grossman writes a very thorough book that is filled with good content. Many things that we know but need to be reminded and many things that are new (at least to me). Really enjoyed reading his work. Helped focus my objectives on how to begin a successful breeding/showing program.

Will prove to be of immense value to breeders

Dr. Grossman combines the artistic principle of 'having an eye for a dog' with sound scientific principles of breeding and genetics which will prove to be of immense value to both the first time breeder and the successful breeder of many champions

There are many dog books,few great ones,this is one of them

Dr. Grossman doesn't write mundanely.It is certainly one of this and the past decades most important books. He presents facts in an exciting light as in his discussion of Mendel's work in applying genetics to dog breeding

The underlying advice is undisputable

I particularly recommend the thorough reading and appreciation of the first chapter. Those who have sufficient experience will appreciate and endorse the many points which are made upon the early stages of ownership and the requirements of breeding.

Everthing you wanted to know about breeding

A practical no-nonsense approach to dog breeding is the prime focus of this very readable book. Dr. Grossman writes for the novice and advanced breeder as well, spotlighting possible pitfalls and providing guidance...In short, everything you wanted to know about breeding a winner but were afraid to ask.