Genetics for Dog Breeders, by Hutt, Frederick B.
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Genetics for Dog Breeders, by Hutt, Frederick B.. W.H. Freeman and Company: San Francisco, 1979. Edition: First edition. ISBN: 0716710692. Hardcover, 8vo, 245 pages. Brown cloth pictorial cover; white and black lettering on cover and spine; . Illustrated with black and white photographs, line drawings, graphs and charts. Includes references and index.

Condition: Very Good, no jacket. Spine ends and corners bumped, top page edges very lightly discolored, and a "Compliments of Gaines" sticker on title page. Otherwise, the text pages are clean, unmarked, secure in the binding.

Contents: Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction

PART I: Principles of Genetics, Exemplified by Hereditary Variations in Dogs

1. Single Genes and Simple Genetics
2. Interactions and Exceptions
3. Chromosomes and Genes
4. Sex and Sex Linkage
5. Quantitative Characters
6. Probabilities and Tests

PART II: Genetic Variations in Dogs, With Special Reference to Abnormalities and Defects

7. Skeleton and Joints
8. Coats and Colors
9. Nerves and Muscles
10. Blood and Cardiovascular Abnormalities
11. Eyes and EArs
12. Other Hereditary Abnormalities

PART III: Breeds and Breeding, A Bit of Philosophy, and Some Suggestions for Breeders

13. Breeds and Behavior
14. Selection and Breeding

References
Glossary
Appendix I: Lethal and Semi-lethal Characters in Dogs
Appendix II: A Letter to Veterinarians
Appendix III: Laboratory Resources for Genetic Defects
Index of Breeds Mentioned
Index of Topics