Genetics and Breeding

A Lesson From The Wolves. Dr. John Armstrong, compares the problems caused by the commonest canine breeding practices to the plight of endangered species.

The Canine Genetic Diversity Website: Required reading for every breeder!

Population Genetics and Breeding A new article by Dr. John Armstrong..

DNA, Dogs and Wolves. an article by Ray Coppinger . Is your Lhasa really a wolf?

Demystifying Inbreeding Coefficients. by Dr. John Armstrong: How inbreeding is measured.

Breeding Dogs For The Next Millennium by Hellmuth Wachtel - what every breeder needs to know - and most do not.

Seeking a Consistent Breeding Theory by Hellmuth Wachtel - performance or conformation?

Breeding Notes by C. Marley - how to breed intelligently

Coat Color Genetics in the Lhasa Apso

The Nature of Genetic Disease. This article, by Dr. John Armstrong, examines the difference between true genetic disease, and breeder induced errors of conformation.

Breeding Schemes by John Armstrong, Ph.D.. There may be alternative methods!

The Breeder's Dilemma by Kelley Hoffman. Kelley discusses the pros and cons of inbreeding versus outcrossing. New!

Breeding - Dogs or Pedigrees. This article discusses the pros and cons of inbreeding.

Genetic Diversity - the Dark Side of Inbreeding. This is a subject rarely considered by the dog breeder.

A Genetic Primer for Breeders . By John Armstrong. Topics: What traits are inherited; genes and alleles; naming genes; dominance; sex linkage; expressivity and penetrance; determining the mode of inheritance; inbreeding.

Inbreeding and Diversity Dr. Armstrong's latest article. Abandoning inbreeding does not mean giving up all hope of winning championships.

Population Genetics Dr. John Armstrong. A subject of great importance to the conscientious breeder.
What is a genetic "Marker"? New!