General Principles | Tests
Overview and details of use of various screening and other tests in breeding decisions; including quality and validation issues as well as proper interpretation at the dog, breed, national and international levels. * Check out the Subcategories (below) and Articles (further below).*
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Tests | Breeding Decisions
This section addresses general principles that need to be applied when incorporating results of various health evaluations into breeding decisions for an individual dog and for the breed population.
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With so many new developments in the study of canine genetics we find owners, breeders and breed clubs engaged in exploration of best management practices and making decisions to 'improve' individual dog's and breed's health based upon results of genetic tests and evaluations. This article is a starting point for consideration of what genetic counseling is - who needs it, and when and how is it delivered. ARTICLE Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling in Pet and Breeding Dogs -
Topics discussed are: DNA bio-banking Validation Laboratories Genetic counseling Standards for parentage testing -
In order to understand how to maintain breeds, we have to understand the genetic forces that shape them. Natural species evolve through natural selection. Any genetic changes within a population that improve the chance of survival and ability to reproduce in the populated environment will be at an advantage and thrive. This results in a loss of genetic diversity through the disadvantaged. This loss is not detrimental to the population as it is directly related to increasing its superiority. -
We have *linked* to Lectures we believe are of particular interest to breeders; other topic lectures are available. Lectures from 2015 DNA Tests - How to Choose Which Ones to Use Cathryn Mellersh, PhD Lectures from 2013 Breeding Practices 1. Breeding Practices According to Breeds, Time and Place, and Consequences http://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11387 2. Breed-Specific Breeding Strategies http://www.
