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How to Breed Dogs,

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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.

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.