The book is designed to anticipate the type of information that most dog breeders need to know. How to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of pedigrees is presented, in a clear and easy-to-understand style. It begins by addressing common misconceptions regarding dog breeding, and genetics. This book explains how the novice or seasoned professional, can take the guesswork out of breeding. It also discusses the problems of:

• Predicting Traits in in Puppies
• Pedigree Analysis
• Stud dog & Brood bitch selections

          The focus then shifts to the process of selecting sires and dams to serve as a solid foundation of your dog breeding program. By learning how to study pedigrees, you'll learn WHAT they convey and HOW useful are they. The subsequent chapters discuss: The "Stick Dog and Color Chart Method" - a five-step system which serves as a guide to making proper choices in your program, thus saving time and money on dogs with little promise. There are over sixty photographs, charts, tables and illustrations to demonstrate exactly how to utilize this system. Rounding out this comprehensive guide, is information on:

• Choosing the Best Puppy
• Coat Pigmentation
• Breeding Alternatives
• Diseases
• Analyzing Show Information
• AKC Rules for Registration
• Record Keeping.