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by Andrew Johnston, Olympic dogs. “Personally I see it as a logical reaction to the pathetic state of purebreds. The problem then, and the only real limitation of the idea, remains the same. As all the dogs crossed, by definition, must be pulled from that same dubious pool. But while most anything would be better than . . . → Read More: Purebreed Crosses by Andrew Johnston Canine Genetics Primer & FREE Canine Genetics Software - Free program for predicting phenotypes of Gene Therapy Cures Canines of Inherited Form of Day Blindness, Penn Veterinary Researchers Say From Victoria, Australia Breeding programs must consider the effects and ethics of high risk mating combinations that may, based on the principles of genetic inheritance, in theory produce animals with heritable disease. Where such heritable disease has potential to cause severe welfare issues for affected progeny such breeding programs must be justifiable. Affected progeny must be assessed and humanely destroyed if they suffer. Such animals must not be used for breeding. Continue reading Code of practice ; breeding animals Epilepsy is a neurologic brain disease which has seizure activity as its symptom. The seizure can be from mild to severe and may be proceeded by a sign (aura) from the dog, such as whining, pacing, or there may be no sign, or it may be missed by the owner. There are medications for treatment. The very best articles on Epilepsy and its treatment options are at : http://www.labbies.com/epilepsy.htm Dr Dodds has questions about the implication of frequent vaccination on seizure activity : http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/chang_vac.htm Continue reading Canine epilepsy ..”although this set of guidelines cannot be made into hard and fast rules or (worse yet) regulations — because the situations of each individual dog breed and even each breeder are different — yet I believe we all need faithfully to attempt to apply the principles discussed …, in order that our dogs may have long, healthy lives upon the earth.”…if you are concerned about inbreeding, genetic diversity, and inherited illnesses, you might wish to consider implementing some of the following principles whose observance we have found useful in the Seppala Siberian Sleddog Project.” ====================================================== –> Continue reading 17 points to consider when breeding |
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