BREEDING DOGS TO WIN

Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia

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Dr. Battaglia has a keen power of observation, and understanding of dog structure, movement, and genetic selection. This, combined with his ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner provides the reader with the tools needed to make informed breeding decisions.
Jerold S Bell, DVM, Clinical Associate Professor of Genetics
Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Battaglia has written a thoroughly researched treatise that is sure to become the bible of all serious breeders. He takes the complicated topic of breeding better dogs through research and genetics and explains the subject in terms that any layman can understand. If you want to understand how to improve your breeding program, “Breeding Dogs to Win” is essential reading
Tom Grabe, Publisher, The Canine Chronicle
Dr. Battaglia, in his book “Breeding Dogs to Win”, has created a renaissance product, covering the spectrum from the principles of Mendelian genetics to the practical concepts of a good canine breeding program. The book is very readable because he has avoided the jargon of both scientists and dog breeders. There is something for everyone interested in breeding better dogs. His breeding program sets the standard for those serious about producing the best puppies possible.
Ralph J. Graff, M.D.,Director of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory Saint Louis University Medical Center
Carmelo Louis Battaglia is the author of Breeding Better Dogs and Genetics, How to Breed Better Dogs. He lives in Roswell Georgia where he continues to breed and do his research.

Sujets

• Pets
• Dog
• Breeding
• Dogs
• Breed
• Pedigree

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• Publié par: Balboa Press
• Date de parution: 25 juin 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9798765242636
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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BREEDING DOGS TO WIN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia
 
Copyright © 2023 Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia.
 
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ISBN: 979-8-7652-4262-9 (sc)
ISBN: 979-8-7652-4263-6 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023909842
 
 
 
Balboa Press rev. date: 06/24/2023
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS
PHOTO/GRAPHIC CREDITS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
 
CHAPTER 1     PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS
CHAPTER 2     DEFECTS OF CANINES
CHAPTER 3     THE PUZZLE OF HEREDITY
CHAPTER 4     PEDIGREE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 5     STICK DOG COLOR CHART PEDIGREES
CHAPTER 6     THE SYMBOLS PEDIGREE METHOD
CHAPTER 7     STUD DOGS AND BROOD BITCHES
 
GLOSSARY
GLOSSORY TERMS - DOG SHOWS
INDEX OF AUTHORS
PHOTO/GRAPHIC CREDITS
Contributor, page, breed, dog and o wner.
Photos:
Miguel Betancourt, Front Cover, 4 - Norfolk Terrier, Ch Cause for Celebration, Number One Norfolk for 2008, Owners: Pam Beale, Stephanie Ingram and Elisabeth Mattel; Miguel Betancourt, 14 - Curly-Coated Retriever, Ch Jangio’s Lightning Bug RN, Number One Curly for 2007, Owners: Winnifred and William Reed and Kelly Clark-Ryan; Miguel Betancourt, 18 - American Staffordshire Terrier, Ch Keystone Here’s Looking at You, Top winning American Staffordshire Terrier in breed history, Owners: Nicholas DiPasquale and Evelyn M. Heath; Miguel Betancourt, 22 - Akita - CH Csides Simply Irrestible Rc, 2008 America’s Number One Akita, Owners: Sidney & Dawna Mauldin; V.W. Perry, 38 – Australian Shepherd; Miguel Betancourt, 40 - Border Collie, Ch Borderfame Spellbound, Top Winning Border Collie of All Time, Owner: Caroline Woods; Miguel Betancourt, 45 - Affenpinscher - Ch Tamarin Tug 2008 America’s Number One Toy, Owners: Phil and Patty Smith; Miguel Betancourt, 57 - Karelian Bear Dog - Ch TsarShadows Jatkosota, Canada’s Number One Dog Among All Breeds as of 04/04/09, Owners: Doug Belter and Olli Rahi; Orthopedic Foundation of America, 63, elbow x-rays; Van Cleve Kennels, 64 - Carpal Subluxation Syndrome (CSS); Miguel Betancourt, 71 - English Springer Spaniel - Ch Cerise Jesse James, America’s Number One English Springer Spaniel as of 04/09/09, Owner: Dorothy Cherry; Miguel Betancourt, 78 - German Shepherd – Ch Kaleefs Geneva Aeval-Achtung, 2007 America’s Number One Herding Dog, Owner: Janet Lange & Roger Reichler; Miguel Betancourt, 93 - English Pointer - CH Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry, 2008 America’s Number One Sporting Dog, Owners: Sean and Tammy McCarthy & Helyne E. Medeiros; Miguel Betancourt, 97 - Dalmatian - Ch Perdita’s Absolute Adorable Owners: Carl Carro and Inna Liban; Miguel Betancourt, 115 - Toy Poodle - Ch Smash JP Win A Victory, 2007 America’s Number One Dog Among All Breeds. Owner: Ron Scott; Hallie McMullen and Ann Smith, 126 – German Shepherd Dog, Ch Van Cleves Ella Fitzgerald, Number 9 German Shepherd Dog (AKC/Eukanuba 2008); Miguel Betancourt, 146 - Pug - Ch Norkus’ Risky Business America’s Top 10 Toy as of 04/09/09 Owners: Michele Molnar and Jamie Danburg; Miguel Betancourt, 200 -Giant Schnauzer, Ch Galilee’s Pure of Spirit, 2008 America’s Number One dog, all breeds, Owners: Mary Hayes and Joe and Carla Sanchez.
Graphics:
Stacey H. Pollio; 121,122,123, 152,155,156,166;
BEI Publications: 134,157,185, 186, 190,191,192.
 
The Norfolk Terrier is a rather small and sturdy alert dog with good sporting instincts. Good-natured and gregarious, it is adaptable and has an even temperament. This is an active versatile breed. Correct color and ear carriage are important. At maturity its height is 9 to 10 inches. Eyes are small, dark oval eyes with black rims. It comes in all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 
Photo: Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia, taken at World show, Mexico City, Mexico May, 2007
Carmelo Louis Battaglia (Carmen) has more than 30 years of experience as a breeder, researcher and author. He helped establish standards for breeding better dogs and introduced new ways that pedigrees could be used for that purpose. He holds the Ph.D. and Masters degree from Florida State University. He is a popular American Kennel Club judge and has owned or bred German Shepherd Dogs, English Springer Spaniels, Portuguese Water Dogs, Longhaired Dachshunds and Pembroke Corgis.
In 1986, 1999 and 2004 his work about dogs was selected by the Dog Writers Association of America for recognition. Dr Battaglia is a popular TV and radio guest and has appeared on Animal Planet several times. His articles have appeared in the major dog magazines in the US, England, Canada, Hungary, South Africa, Australia, Italy and Ireland.
Dr. Battaglia is a Director of the American Kennel Club, past president of Dog Writers Association of America, past president of AKC’s Companion Animal Recovery organization for microchips, past president of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America and Atlanta. His work about breeding better dogs is widely used by breeders to upgrade and improve their breeding programs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Nancy H. Battaglia, American Kennel Club breeder, Dr. Jerold Bell, DVM, Tufts Veterinary School; Dr. Walter Burghardt, Chief, Behavioral Medicine and Military Working Dog Studies, Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; Dr. Al Corley, DVM, Orthopedic Foundation of America; James Crowley, Secretary American Kennel Club; Mr. Walter Goodman, Director, American Kennel Club and breeder/judge; Dr. Ralph Graff, Director of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory, Saint Louis University Medical Center; Foley Harper, American Kennel Club breeder; Dr. Jocelynn Jacobs, DVM; Ron Klein, CEO, inventor, entrepreneur; Dr. Greg Keller, DVM; Orthopedic Foundation of American; Barbara Kolk, Librarian, American Kennel Club; James Moses, American Kennel Club breeder/handler; Helen Scootie Sherlock, American Kennel Club breeder; Erika Werne, Director of Education, American Kennel Club, Canine Health Foundation;. Lauren Nossett, special editor. A special thanks to my loving wife Nancy, who patiently and tirelessly edited for grammar and style.
 
The Curly-Coated Retriever descended from the sixteenth-century English Water Spaniel and the Retrieving Setter. The Curly was first exhibited in 1860 at Birmingham. This is a multi-purpose hunting retriever developed in England. The head is longer-than-wide wedge. Its coat is a distinguishing characteristic, with its thick mass of small, tight, crisp curls, lying close to the skin. They come in black and liver colors. This is a self-confident, steadfast and proud dog.
PREFACE
Breeding better dogs and those that can win has been part of mankind’s history for a long time. In fact, it probably started when dogs began to evolve many millennia ago. Because dogs are biological mechanisms, as are humans and all other living things, they are subject to change. In genetics they refer to it as mutations. Thus it is fair to say that among the most fascinating subjects found in the world of dogs, none have been more interesting than those related to the breeding of purebred dogs that have specific traits, temperaments, colors, sizes and shapes. The more than 350 recognized breeds attest to the scope of this subject. Common to these ventures has been a wide array of authors who have offered their ideas about breeding based primarily on experience. This text is different from others in that it devotes extensive attention to experience and research which has produced new and better insights on this subject.
This book also brings together information and materials that have practical value and application to the breeders of purebred dogs. Illustrations, tables and figures have been arranged so that the reader can use the information, methods and techniques in a practical way. This effort was ten years in the making and is intended for those interested in breeding to improve specific traits of conformation, health and temperament. The style and use of non-technical language offers new, yet easy ways to understand ideas that are based primarily on research and information collected from many sources including those learned through my own breeding and research experiences.
This text looks at how technology made possible many of the new ways to improve breeding practices. To illustrate this point, we can look to the 1950’s, and the breeding of domestic animals. This was a time when genetics, and many of the new and better breeding methods was being used by the breeders of cattle, sheep, hogs and other animals. These breeding practices, combined with what had been learned from research, changed how animals would be bred. For example, before 1950, the best dairy cattle could only