The purpose of this page is to provide a list of links to articles on a variety of issues relevant to breeders or owners who are looking for explanations. Each year there are advancements of our medical understanding of dogs as a species. In 2005 the canine genome was mapped! Some notable Veterinarians are now saying that one third of what we held as facts 10 years ago has been proven as completely wrong today. The lesson is it pays to read new studies in the interest of the well being of man's best friend.
While I am not endorsing any of the following links I have found them valuable as "food for thought" to help make educated decisions. I welcome additions that you may come across. Simply e-mail them to me and I'll include them as appropriate.
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Genetics, Breeding Strategies, Disease Control and Diversity
Genetics Articles by Sue Ann Bowling
A large collection of articles on canine diversity
Evangelizing Canine Genetic Diversity
The Price of Popularity: Popular Sires and Population Genetics
Equine reproduction (Site on horse reproduction but lots of good info)
The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control
The Nature of Genetic Disease
Control of Genetic Disease
How to Select Against Genetic Disease with Knowledge, not Hope
Genetics and the Border Collie
Heritability
A News Age: Veterinary Molecular Genetics
Importing "Outside" Blood: For Better...Or Worse?
Preservation Breeding and Population Genetics
The above site was written about Arabian horses but is germane to dog breeding as well
Population Genetics Primer
Breeding Theories and Statistics (horse site)
The Responsibility of Allocating Frozen Semen from Dead Dogs
Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Some Thoughts on the History of Animal Breeding
The Genetic Gamble
Molecular Evolution of the Dog Family
Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science
Heritability and Selection
Cornell Course on Canine Genetics
The Dog Genome Project
Canine Genetic Analysis Project (CGAP)
Inbreeding and Its Effects on the Immune System
Inbreeding Effects on Recessive Defective Gene Frequency
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Coat Colour Genetics
Canine Color Genetics
Genetics of Coat Color in Dogs
Dog Color Genetics and Free Color Predictor Software
http://www.norwich.ch/Colors/Summary.html
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Disease Registries, Testing Resources and Veterinary Colleges
Disease Registries and Testing Resources
Canine Health Information Center
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
VetGen
OptiGen
Institute of Veterinary Specialist
BAER Test Sites
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Veterinary Colleges
Texas A&M University - College of Veterinary Medicine
Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine
The American Medical Veterinary Association
Ontario Veterinary College (Canada)
General Canine Information Resources
Pet Education
International Veterinary Information Service
The Pet Center - The Internet Animal Hospital
Terminology
Glossary of Canine Terminology
Canine Anatomy TerminologyClick here to run the (free) web version
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Type, Structure, Gait, Temperament, Form and Function
Type and Structure
Which Came First, the Standard or the Dog?
Selecting For Vigor
Function v. Style
Conformation Requirements, Working vs. Show Dogs
Form and Function
Shoulders
Measuring Shoulder Angulation
The Short Loin and Other Myths
WIDE Rears
Toeing Out
The Long and the Short of it
Breeding For Proper Size
Gait
The Movement of the Dog
Animal Locomotion
Consider This: "Natural Or Man-made Exhibit" Part Of Correct Type Is Correct Movement
Temperament
Breeding For Temperament
American Temperament Test Society
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Information on Specific Health Issues
Diseases of the Eye
General Eye Disease Glossary
Coloboma, Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy, and other eye anomalies
Understanding CEA and its Inheritance
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (Scleral Ectasia Syndrome)
Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM)
Persistent Pupillary Membrane - General Info
Ear Problems
Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Problems
Patellar Luxation in Small Breed Dogs
More on Patellas
Medial and Lateral Patellar Luxation
Penn Hip Vs. OFA
Unilateral Hip Dysplasia
Good News, Bad News About Hip Status
Canine Hip Dysplasia, Myths vs. Facts
Relationship of Nutrition to Developmental Skeletal Disease in Young Dogs
Dr. Henry De Boer Jr. on Elbow Dysplasia
Heart/Cardiovascular Defects
Canine Cardiology Site
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Skin/Hair Problems
Cheletiellia Mite (AKA "walking dander")
Disorders of the Nervous System, Deafness and Epilepsy
Canine Epilepsy Network
Scotty Cramp
Gastrointestinal System Disorders
Portal Caval Shunts (Liver Shunts)
Urinary/Reproductive System Diseases
Cryptorchidism: Undescended Testicles
Dental Issues
Dental Vet Information
Pet Dental Information
Cancer
Cancer in the Canine
Canine Cancer Resource Centre (Dog Owner's Digest)
Neuter and Spay
The Question Of Neutering and at what age
Vaccines
Colorado State University's Small Animal Vaccination Protocol
American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force 2006 Report
Analphylactic Leptosperosis Reaction
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Breeding, Whelping Care and Selection of Puppies
Generalities on Canine Reproduction
Canine Reproduction (an excellent read)
Waiting to Breed (when to breed)
A Watched Bitch Never Whelps
Whelping Management
Society for Theriogenology
Whelp Wise
Synbiotics
Use of Commercial Luteinizing Hormone and Progesterone Assay Kits in Canine Breeding Management
Reproductive Physiology & Artificial Insemination
Intra-Uterine Insemination in the Dog Using the Scandinavian Trans-Cervical
Drugs to Avoid During Pregnancy or Nursing
Routine Preventive Program for the Intact Bitch
Pre Breeding Exam for the Bitch
Pre Breeding Exam for the Stud Dog
Risk Factor Analysis of Neonatal Mortality After Cesarean Section in the Dog
Frequently Asked Questions
Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies FAQ Well worth reading
Dr. Robert Van Hutchison - Canine Reproduction Specialist on-line chat (8 Dec 02)
Vaginal Cytology
Canine Exfoliative Vaginal Cytology
Establishing Optimum Breeding Time (slide show that gives pictures of the smears)
K9 Vaginal Cytology
Care
Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination
Fresh Extended Semen Breeding
Freezing Canine Ovarian Tissue Samples for Cloning
Semen Collection, Storage and Use
Canine Semen Collection and Insemination Slide Show
Canine Cryobank, Inc.
Health Issues
Umbilical Hernias
Puppy Problems
Fading Puppies
Swimmer Puppies A
Swimmer Puppies B
Juvenile Cellulitis or Puppy Strangles
Pyometria: Therapeutic Alternative to Hysterectomy
The Use of Prostaglandin Therapy for Pyometritis
Lyme Disease, Pregnancy and Monthly Heartworm
Stress, Infertility and Herpes Infection
Canine Infertility -- A Silent Threat (mycoplasma infection)
Neutering Male and Female Dogs
Puppy Selection
Evaluating Your Puppies
Psst, Wanna Have a Better Puppy?
Pat Hastings' Selection Products
Puppy Development Stages
Stages of Socialization
Another Look at the 49th Day
Critical Periods in a Dog's Life - Developmental Stages
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Contracts and Screening Buyers
Sample Puppy Buyer Questionnaire
Sample Pet Puppy Contract
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Pedigree, Genetics and Kennel Management Software
Breeders Assistant Pedigree Software
Record keeping and pedigree software with open data access and optional advanced genetics.
Dog Color Genetics and Free Color Predictor Software
Articles on dog color genetics, a FREE downloadable color predictor program (just enter the genotypes).
WinCanis (Free)
Breedmate Pedigree Software
Compuped
WinPed
ZooEasy
iBreed
Man's Best Friend Software
Champions in Windows
Sibrun's Kennel Management Software -
General Dog Show Information Sites
The American Kennel Club
The Canadian Kennel Club
MBF (U.S.A) Show Superintendent
Onofrio (U.S.A) Show Superintendent
Jim Rau (U.S.A.) Show Superintendent
The Entry Line (Canada) On-line Dog Show Entry
Dog Biz
Dog News
Canine Chronicle
Dogs in Canada Magazine
Dog Judges of the World Find biographies on many judges throughout the world here
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Homeopathy
Homoeopathy is a system of human medicine founded 200 years ago by a German physician named Hahnemann and now practised by doctors, vets, dentists, nurses and non-medically qualified practitioners the world over. “Let likes cure likes”, is the cornerstone of the discipline. The system is based on a concept called the law of similars in which remedies containing minute amounts of natural substances stimulate the body's own defenses against specific symptoms and imbalances. These substances, if they were given in large doses to healthy individuals or animals, would produce those same symptoms. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that utilizes micro-doses of natural substances -- herbs, bark, seeds, berries, flowers, minerals and animal matter. Unlike powerful pharmaceutical drugs, homeopathic remedies do not create side-effects. The use of conventional drugs and preparations often means the risk of side effects and in some cases, the "cure" is worse than the problem.
Veterinary homoeopathy uses the human remedies in exactly the same way. A very full history of the nature of the condition and the nature of the patient is noted. This is analysed by the vet to find the closest possible match. The remedy selected is then administered to the animal in tablet or drops on a mild food stuff. Research is ongoing in homoeopathy and, overall, the results are positive. This is a tribute to workers throughout the world as modern research methods do not lend themselves easily to studying a form of medicine based on individualising prescriptions to suit the patient.
Whether you believe in it or not, homeopathy does offer an alternative form of treatment which some clients wish to try for their pets. Horses, dogs and cats have been found to respond very well to homoeopathic remedies, which are intended for chronic disease rather than clinical signs of acute disease. Homeopathy may on occasions be useful for a wide variety of canine conditions, including: Skin conditions, musculoskeletal, developmental, respiratory, arthritis, intestinal conditions, circulatory problems, behavioural or phobic conditions, infertility, liver, kidney or bladder conditions etc. It is also a great complement to surgery and is use it all the time with surgery to reduce pain and swelling and enhance the healing process.
Homeopathy is gaining most adherents among Americans seeking natural and effective alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. Approximately 2.5 million individuals, or one percent of the population, are now using homeopathic remedies, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. The same attraction for natural, safe medicines has turned many individuals on to homeopathics for the health problems of their pets.
In the U.S. , the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes over 250 veterinarians who use homeopathics to varying degrees in their treatment programs. In the U.S. , homeopathy is a formal branch of medicine recognized by federal law. The standards for strength, purity and quality of homeopathic remedies were established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The success achieved by homeopathic veterinarians is a powerful argument against homeopathy's critics who say that relief is due to a placebo effect. Those critics cannot say that when an animal's symptoms disappear after treatment with homeopathic remedies, the recovery was due to the animal's expectation of a cure!
Here are some links to homeopathic sites:
Homeovet (definitions, references and links)
