How to Breed Dogs, [Hardcover]

Leon F. Whitney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1975

While continuing to blend science and art, this landmark text on breeding and genetics has been updated and stunningly enhanced to give readers a clearer-than-ever perspective.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; Revised edition (May 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876054114
• ISBN-13: 978-0876054116
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary reference book for any successful breeder, July 22, 2009

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Brian Andrew Fitzsimmons "monkeyhustlin" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Breed Dogs, (Hardcover)

This book has alot more depth than the title eludes to. It goes into great depth into the genetic possibilities of the dog. Whitney personally bred thousands of dogs for physical and mental traits and recorded the results in terms that the layperson can understand. You'll have a better understanding about what traits are inherited and how they are passed on.

5.0 out of 5 stars Should Be in Every Dog Breeder's Library, November 22, 2011

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J. Stoeckl "American Alsatian Lover" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Breed Dogs, (Hardcover)

This book is a must read. Yes, it was written at a time before modern genetics, but Whitney actually did the experimental breeding and records all of his results in this book. Most believe his practices were inhumane or unethical per today's standards, but without his work, we wouldn't know as much as we now know. It's important to learn from him and thank goodness we don't have to do what he's done, as he's already done it. A great intro to dog breeding genetics and a great book to keep as a reference.