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Tables of Contents for Genetics
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Preface
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THE NATURE OF THE SPECIES
Evolutionary Genetics
1
18
Origin of the Canidae
Genus Canis
The Domestic Dog---Canis Familiaris
The Evolution of Breeds
DNA Discoveries
Domestication---Selective Evolution
Behavioral Genetics
19
18
How Do Genes Affect Behavior?
The Environmental Impact
Patterns of Behavior and Learning
Hereditary Canine Behavior
THE NATURE OF HEREDITY
Cytogenetics
37
16
Cells
Those Paired Chromosomes
Cell Division
Chromosomal Variations
Mendelian Genetics
53
12
Mendel and His Laws
Single-Gene Heredity
Types of Gene Action
Alleles and Loci
Summary
Molecular Genetics
65
16
DNA---What Is It?
Gene Expression
Copies and Miscopies
Genetic Engineering
Quantitative Genetics
81
10
Continuous and Discontinuous Variance
Additive Gene Action
Threshold Effects
Heritability
The Environment and Phenotype
Population Genetics
91
12
Gene Frequency
Genetic Diversity
APPLICATIONS FOR BREEDERS
Coat Colors and Markings
103
22
Color Alleles and Loci
Pigment
Loci with Two Alleles
Loci with Multiple Alleles
Other Color Factors
Eye Color
Summary
Coat Types and Qualities
125
12
Coat Types
Coat Qualities
Structural Traits
137
10
The Head
The Body
Control of Genetic Disorders
147
10
Verifying a Genetic Basis
Incidence
Mode of Inheritance
Screening Methods
Congenital Disorders
157
8
Cleft Palate
Cryptorchidism
Swimmers' Syndrome
Hernias Cardiac Abnormalities
Keep an Open Mind
Common Hereditary Problems
165
26
Bleeding Disorders
Epilepsy
Eye Disorders Hypothyroidism
Skeletal Disorders
Selection
Selection---The Theories
191
12
Effects of Selection
Selection Procedures
Systems of Mating
Gathering Data
Choices
Selection---The Art
203
8
Why an Art?
Getting Acquainted with a Breed
A Firm Foundation Charting a Course
Evaluation and Records
211
12
Puppies
Ongoing Evaluation
Some Final Thoughts
Appendix A. Breed Colors and Alleles
223
26
Appendix B. A Catalogue of Congenital and Hereditary Disorders (by Breed)
249
10
Notes
259
16
Bibliography
275
10
Glossary
285
26
Index
311