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The genetics of the dog.
The genetics of the dog.

Editors(s): Ruvinsky, A. Sampson, J.

2001 CABI (H ISBN 9780851995205)

This multiauthor book comprises comprehensive reviews on all aspects of dog genetics. The first 5 of its 19 chapters deal with systematics, phylogeny, domestication and single-gene traits. The next 7 chapters cover biochemical polymorphism,... More

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Phylogeny and origin of the domestic dog.
Phylogeny and origin of the domestic dog.
Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1)

Authors(s): Wayne, R. K. Vilà, C.

2001 CABI

This review covers evolutionary relationships and the origin of the domestic dog, ancient breeds, and wolf-dog... More

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Experimental studies of early canid domestication.
Experimental studies of early canid domestication.
Chapter: 2 (Page no: 15)

Authors(s): Trut, L. N.

2001 CABI

This review deals mainly with the results of a long-term experiment carried out at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Novosibirsk (Russia), on selection for behaviour in the arctic fox. It includes consideration of the indirect effects of... More

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Consequences of domestication: morphological diversity of the dog.
Consequences of domestication: morphological diversity of the dog.
Chapter: 3 (Page no: 43)

Authors(s): Wayne, R. K.

2001 CABI

The effects of domestication and selection for breed traits on the morphology, allometry, and growth rates of cranial and limb bones are reviewed, and a theory of diversity in the dog is... More

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Genetics of coat colour and hair texture.
Genetics of coat colour and hair texture.
Chapter: 4 (Page no: 61)

Authors(s): Sponenberg, D. P. Rothschild, M. F.

2001 CABI

This review on the coat colour and texture of dogs deals, locus by locus, with the control of colour, modification of basic patterns, white spotting, and single-gene effects on hair... More

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Genetics of morphological traits and inherited disorders.
Genetics of morphological traits and inherited disorders.
Chapter: 5 (Page no: 87)

Authors(s): Nicholas, F. W.

2001 CABI

This chapter presents a referenced list of inherited disorders of the dog that may be homologous to inherited human disorders. It has been extracted from Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals... More

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Biochemical genetics and blood groups.
Biochemical genetics and blood groups.
Chapter: 6 (Page no: 117)

Authors(s): Juneja, R. K. Gerlach, J. A. Hale, A. S

2001 CABI

This chapter reviews (1) polymorphism of plasma proteins and red cell enzymes in dogs, (2) the use of plasma protein heterozygosity in parentage testing, (3) linkage data and population studies on blood genetic markers, and (4) the genetics of... More

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Molecular genetics of the dog.
Molecular genetics of the dog.
Chapter: 7 (Page no: 139)

Authors(s): Sargan, D. R. Sampson, J. Binns, M. M.

2001 CABI

This chapter reviews (1) the molecular structure of the dog genome (LINE elements, SINE elements, microsatellites, minisatellites, satellite DNA and mitochondrial DNA), (2) the canine bacterial artificial chromosome library, (3) olfactory... More

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Immunogenetics.
Immunogenetics.
Chapter: 8 (Page no: 159)

Authors(s): Wagner, J. L. Storb, R. Marti, E.

2001 CABI

The genetics of the canine major histocompatibility complex, T-cell receptors and other T-cell surface proteins, immunoglobulins, cytokines and cytokine receptors is... More

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Genetic aspects of disease in dogs.
Genetic aspects of disease in dogs.
Chapter: 9 (Page no: 191)

Authors(s): Brooks, M. Sargan, D. R.

2001 CABI

After an introductory discussion of canine genetic disease and the burden of such disease, this review provides comprehensive tabulation and description of genetic disease traits affecting 13 body... More

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Genetics of canine hip dysplasia and other orthopaedic traits.
Genetics of canine hip dysplasia and other orthopaedic traits.
Chapter: 10 (Page no: 267)

Authors(s): Breur, G. J. Lust, G. Todhunter, R. J.

2001 CABI

In addition to hip dysplasia in dogs, this review covers dysostoses of the spine and extremities, osteochondrodysplasias, and orthopaedic diseases that develop during growth and maturity and have a strong sex or breed... More

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Cytogenetics and physical maps.
Cytogenetics and physical maps.
Chapter: 11 (Page no: 299)

Authors(s): Breen, M. Switonski, M. Binns, M. M.

2001 CABI

This review deals with (1) standardization of the dog karyotype by the classical and molecular approaches, (2) nucleolar organizer regions, constitutive heterochromatin and meiotic chromosomes, (3) fluorescence in situ hybridization, (4)... More

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Linkage and radiation hybrid mapping in the canine genome.
Linkage and radiation hybrid mapping in the canine genome.
Chapter: 12 (Page no: 329)

Authors(s): Ostrander, E. A. Galibert, F. Mellersh, C. S.

2001 CABI

Following an introduction to polymorphic genetic markers and their informativeness, this chapter reviews meiotic linkage mapping, radiation hybrid mapping, integration of linkage and radiation hybrid maps, and the uses of the genomic map of the... More

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Genetics of behaviour.
Genetics of behaviour.
Chapter: 13 (Page no: 371)

Authors(s): Houpt, K. A. Willis, M. B.

2001 CABI

This review of dog behaviour begins with consideration of wolf behaviour, behaviour changes during domestication and the ontogeny of behaviour and neotenization, followed by that of genetics and behavioural selection of working and pet dogs. The... More

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Biology of reproduction and modern reproductive technology.
Biology of reproduction and modern reproductive technology.
Chapter: 14 (Page no: 401)

Authors(s): Linde-Forsberg, C.

2001 CABI

After a brief consideration of reproductive endocrinology, the following topics in reproduction of male dogs are reviewed: (1) testicular descent, (2) puberty, sexual maturity and senescence, (3) spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis, (4) mating, (5)... More

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Developmental genetics.
Developmental genetics.
Chapter: 15 (Page no: 431)

Authors(s): Ruvinsky, A.

2001 CABI

This review on dogs covers the developmental stages of the embryo, genetic control of preimplantation development, implantation, maternal recognition of pregnancy, genes involved in the control of morphogenesis, and sex... More

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Pedigree analysis, genotype testing and genetic counselling.
Pedigree analysis, genotype testing and genetic counselling.
Chapter: 16 (Page no: 461)

Authors(s): Oberbauer, A. M. Sampson, J.

2001 CABI

After brief discussion of the origin of mutations and the involvement of breeders in dealing with genetic disorders, this review on dogs covers (1) pedigree analysis and modes of inheritance, (2) breeding programmes to address inherited diseases,... More

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Genetics of quantitative traits and improvement of dog breeds.
Genetics of quantitative traits and improvement of dog breeds.
Chapter: 17 (Page no: 487)

Authors(s): Famula, T. R.

2001 CABI

This review deals with traits of interest to dog breeders and owners, quantitative techniques of genetic improvement, complex segregation analysis for detecting major genes, and complex linkage... More

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The canine model in medical genetics.
The canine model in medical genetics.
Chapter: 18 (Page no: 505)

Authors(s): Galibert, F. Wilton, A. N. Chuat, J. C.

2001 CABI

This chapter reviews the use of dog models for various human diseases, the optimal use of dog models in human genetic studies, and comparative genomics of humans and dogs. There is brief discussion of the contribution of dogs to the analysis of... More

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Dog genetic data and forensic evidence.
Dog genetic data and forensic evidence.
Chapter: 19 (Page no: 521)

Authors(s): Savolainen, P. Lundeberg, J.

2001 CABI

Dog hairs are a common source of evidence found at crime scenes. The technique of choice in tracing hairs from the crime scene to the animal of origin is analysis of mitochondrial DNA. This chapter reviews the methodology of analysis of... More

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