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Author
Publisher
Howell Book House
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals?
In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this illuminating and entertaining social history, social critic Michael Brandow probes the?cult of pedigree? and traces the commercial rise of the purebred dog. Combining consumer studies with sharp commentary, A Matter of Breeding reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name pets?from Labs to French bulldogs and everything in between?pay the price with devastatingly poor health.