Analysis of genetic and breed related medical issues.

History, physical characteristics, behaviors, variations, drug sensitivities, congenital and inherited diseases, disease predispositions. 171 dog and 42 cat breeds.

Section 1: General Information
How to use this Book
Genetic Concepts
Genetic Counseling and Management of Genetic Disease

 

Section 2: Dog Breeds
Introduction
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Black Russian Terrier
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel
Briard
Brittany
Brussels Griffon
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cane Corso
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chinook
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Dogue de Bordeaux
English Cocker Spaniel
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
French Bulldog
German Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greyhound
Harrier
Havanese
Ibizan Hound
Icelandic Sheepdog
Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever
Lakeland Terrier
Leonberger
Lhasa Apso
Löwchen
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Mastiff
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Lundehund
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Pharaoh Hound
Plott Hound
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Pyrenean Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spinone Italiano
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Sussex Spaniel
Swedish Vallhund
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Xoloitzcuintli
Yorkshire Terrier

Section 3: Cat Breeds
Introduction
Abyssinian
American Bobtail
American Curl
American Shorthair
Balinese
Bengal
Birman
Bombay
British Shorthair
Burmese
Chartreux
Colorpoint Shorthair
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Egyptian Mau
Exotic
Havana Brown
Highland Fold
Himalayan
Japanese Bobtail
Korat
LaPerm
Maine Coon
Manx
Munchkin
Norwegian Forest Cat
Ocicat
Oriental
Persian
Pixiebob
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Scottish Fold
Selkirk Rex
Siamese Pointed Cat or Siamese
Siberian Forest Cat
Singapura
Somali
Sphynx/Sphinx
Tonkinese
Turkish Angora
Turkish Van

Appendix A: Available Genetic Tests for Breed Specific Canine and Feline Genetic Disorders
Appendix B: Genetic Testing Centers
Appendix C: Quick Reference to Conditions by Breed
Part 1: Breed Specific Conditions in Dogs
Part 2: Breed Specific Conditions in Cats
Appendix D: Cat Fancy Registries and Kennel Clubs
Appendix E: Other Resources
Appendix F: General References for the Dog and Cat
Appendix G: Glossary of Terms

Index

Jerold Bell, Clincal Associate Professor of Genetics-Department of Clinical Sciences - Tufts Cummings Schoool of Veterinary Medicine -North Grafton, MA

 

Kathleen Cavanagh, B.Sc.Specialized, Genetics-MAsters of Educationale Technology - President, MAtrix Multimedia, Ridgeville, Ontario

 

Larry Tilley, Diplomate , ACVIM (Internal Medicine) - President, VetMed Consultants, Lexington, MA - Consultant, New Mexico Veterinary Referral Center - Santa Fe, New Mexico

 

Francis W. K. Smith, Diplomate, AVCIM (Cardiology Et Internal Medicine) -Vice-President, VetMed Consultants, Lexington MA -Clinical Assistant Professor - Department od Clinical Sciences-Tufts Cummings School of Veterianry Medicine North Grafton, MA