The genetics of the dog / edited by A. Ruvinsky and J. Sampson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ruvinsky, Anatoly.

Sampson, J. (Jeff)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs--Genetics.

Dogs.

Dogs--Breeding.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (571 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; New York : CABI Pub., c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive reference book contains research and information on dog genetics. Covering all aspects it is therefore a tool for those working and researching in the subject area, including professional dog breeding.

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 Phylogeny and Origin of the Domestic Dog; 2 Experimental Studies of Early Canid Domestication; 3 Consequences of Domestication: Morphological Diversity of the Dog; 4 Genetics of Coat Colour and Hair Texture; 5 Genetics of Morphological Traits and Inherited Disorders; 6 Biochemical Genetics and Blood Groups; 7 Molecular Genetics of the Dog; 8 Immunogenetics; 9 Genetic Aspects of Disease in Dogs; 10 Genetics of Canine Hip Dysplasia and Other Orthopaedic Traits; 11 Cytogenetics and Physical Chromosome Maps

12 Linkage and Radiation Hybrid Mapping in the Canine Genome13 Genetics of Behaviour; 14 Biology of Reproduction and Modern Reproductive Technology; 15 Developmental Genetics; 16 Pedigree Analysis, Genotype Testing and Genetic Counselling; 17 Genetics of Quantitative Traits and Improvement of Dog Breeds; 18 The Canine Model in Medical Genetics; 19 Dog Genetic Data and Forensic Evidence; Appendix; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-82913-3

9786610829132

0-85199-078-9

OCLC:

476055905