Breeding Better Dogs (Paperback)

by Carmelo L. Battaglia (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Highly recommended as a basic reference in every breeder's library. It should be required reading for all breeders. -- Helen Sondrel - breeder

It is fascinating and easy to understand. I can now hope to master the methods and ideas that will really make a difference. -- Patricia H. Riepe

Product Description
The text focuses on the fundamental aspects of producing better dogs. It was written for those interested in upgrading their stock and producing quality animals. The author anticipates the type of information that most breeders need and presents it in a clear and easy-to-understand style.

Some of the unique methods which have proven to be of great value are the color charts and stick dog figures that are designed to help breeders plan their future breeding on paper to see what they are likely to produce. The pedigree charts and stick dog illustrations provide an easy method for interpreting the pedigrees of potential dams and sires, and for predicting the qualities in their expected litters.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Battaglia Enterprises; 5 edition (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932419062
• ISBN-13: 978-0932419064
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book if you want to be a REAL breeder in any breed...., September 29, 2003

By	Claudiano (Sao Jose dos Campos, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews

To be a "REAL" (responsible, with a long term contribution to a breed) is no matter of luck, or money (even though you may need some of both!). More than that, you have to study and understand what is behind selecting the right combination of broadstock and stud, cleanning up genetically based failures, and much more. Breeding Better Dogs is a easy to read book (don't need to be an expert) and the tips and methods are readly applicable. I breed American Bulldog, and, for the good of the breed, I really wish the most breeders in the breed would read it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DogRead Book of the Month, January 25, 2002

By	treshell jones (Cody WY USA) - See all my reviews

DogRead book of the month March 2002 This book was chose to be on the prestigious 'DogRead' ... as a book selection of the month. We only do 12 books or videos a year. The author comes on line for the whole month to answer questions on the book. To be selected for this group means the book or video MUST be one of the very best it its field.
treshell owner DogRead

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Gem!!, June 21, 2007

By	N. Yewel "Book Lover" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This is an exceptional book. Easy to understand, gets you involved and interested in a subject that might scare a few away.
I love it and often go back to remind myself of the basics.