Why genetics is important to dog breeders. The bottom line is to breed individuals who are the most nearly perfect, and whose ancestors were sound in the area you are trying to improve upon. How to be a Gene-ius. Science replaces rule of thumb generalities. By applying the proven practices of the livestock industry, you can determine the probabilities of coming out with exactly what you want in a dog.
Genes make the dog.
Nature vs. Nurture. How Sex Is Determined. Trying on Pairs of Genes. The Inbreeding Coefficient. A responsible breeder will establish goals and a standard for breeding genetically healthy dogs.