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How to Breed Dogs, Hardcover – May, 1975

by Leon F. Whitney (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 9 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Howell Book House; Revised edition (May 1975)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876054114
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876054116
  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,657,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsNecessary reference book for any successful breeder
By Brian Andrew Fitzsimmons on July 22, 2009
Format: 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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMore than the cover lets on
By Percy Blakeney on April 11, 2013
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From the outside, this appears to be a mid-century guide for backyard breeders, but I thought I'd give it a go, hoping it was the book referenced in Sue Sternberg's "Breed/Crossbreed/Mixedbreed Identification" lecture. Turns out it was! This is a very scientific book about genetics and heredity in dog breeding, including studies of eye color, coat type, diseases and immunity, and a general background on dog physiology and mating, and mendelian genetics. Great resource for people who work with dogs and want to know more about identifying breeds, crosses and mixes, or just to learn about dogs in general.
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4.0 out of 5 starsShock and amazed
By PhillyDoeIsm on February 5, 2013
Format: Hardcover
Ordered book on the word of a coworker and realized, as much as he praised the book, it wasn't nearly enough!!! Very informative and an overall great read and that's coming from someone not very into animals, especially dogs. Gave me a great sense of knowledge in the science of breeding. Would highly recommend this book to dog enthusiasts!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsShould Be in Every Dog Breeder's Library
By J. Stoeckl on November 22, 2011
Format: 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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFAMOUS VET
By Susan Valdina Krasnow on December 26, 2012
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I just love anything by Leon Whitney, even though he loved Beagles and they are not my first choice of dog. This book is not necessarily the best technical book but for basic information it rates with me. I even learned something I didn't know about pyometra.
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