The Genetics of the Dog

A Ruvinsky, J Sampson9780851995205, 0-85199-520-9

This comprehensive reference book contains the latest research and information on dog genetics. Its coverage of all aspects makes it an essential tool for those working and researching in this subject area, including professional dog breeding.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 2
Contributors……Page 4
Preface……Page 6
1 Phylogeny and Origin of the Domestic Dog……Page 8
2 Experimental Studies of Early Canid Domestication……Page 22
3 Consequences of Domestication: Morphological Diversity of the Dog……Page 50
4 Genetics of Coat Colour and Hair Texture……Page 68
5 Genetics of Morphological Traits and Inherited Disorders……Page 94
6 Biochemical Genetics and Blood Groups……Page 124
7 Molecular Genetics of the Dog……Page 146
8 Immunogenetics……Page 166
9 Genetic Aspects of Disease in Dogs……Page 198
10 Genetics of Canine Hip Dysplasia and Other Orthopaedic Traits……Page 274
11 Cytogenetics and Physical Chromosome Maps……Page 306
12 Linkage and Radiation Hybrid Mapping in the Canine Genome……Page 336
13 Genetics of Behaviour……Page 378
14 Biology of Reproduction and Modern Reproductive Technology……Page 408
15 Developmental Genetics……Page 438
16 Pedigree Analysis, Genotype Testing and Genetic Counselling……Page 468
17 Genetics of Quantitative Traits and Improvement of Dog Breeds……Page 494
18 The Canine Model in Medical Genetics……Page 512
19 Dog Genetic Data and Forensic Evidence……Page 528
Appendix……Page 544
Index……Page 556