Consulting in Canine Genetics

• Summaries of specific genetic conditions for technical and non-technical readers
• Development of breeding strategies, including
  • Clarification of Breeding Program Goals and Priorities
  • Development of Breeding Strategy to Achieve Program Goals
  • Development of Breeding Strategy to Eliminate Genetic Conditions
• Initiation and Maintenance of Genetic Databases (including pedigree and trait information)
• Studies of Genetic Traits in Populations (incidence, heritability, potential for improvement through selective breeding)

Potential clients include

• private dog breeders
• breed registries and organizations
• developers of new breeds
• administrators of breeding colonies

What we can't do:

• Diagnose genetic medical conditions. Please see your vet or your state's veterinary medical college.
• Provide laboratory services
• Provide massage therapy for your dog, but see Quadrussage