http://www.ecsca.org/basicbreed.html ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL CLUB OF AMERICA
20 Principles of Breeding Better Dogs by Raymond H. Oppenheimer
1. Remember that the animals you select for breeding today will have an impact on the breed for many years to come. Keep that thought firmly in mind when you choose breeding stock.
http://www.canecorsoitaliano.com/storia_e.htm
The following article is by Renzo Carosio of Val Derro kennels in Italy. The President of the A.I.C.C. (Association of Italian Cane Corso), Renzo Carosio is the author of the book "Il Cane Corso" in addition to numerous articles on the Cane Corso. He is among the most highly respected authorities and historians in the world regarding the Cane Corso.
CANE CORSO HISTORICAL DEEPENING ABOUT THE BREED
Source : http://mydogocanario.com/
Historical data on origin
Some historians admit the existence on Canary Islands of dogs resembling by description Perro de Presa even in times of the islands settlement by Celt Iberians, long before Rome conquest of Spain.
written for Dog World, Jan 6th 2009 by DR. BRUCE M CATTANACH
http://www.steynmere.com/INBREEDING.html
Dr. Bruce Cattanach:
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture, 1955;
Ph.D in Mutagenesis and Mammalian Genetics, 1959;
D.Sc in Mutagenesis and Mammalian Genetics, 1972;
http://www.gdcinstitute.org/Willis.pdf J un e , 2 0 0 1
Interview Malcolm B.Willis, BSc, PhD "The basic tool kit for responsible breeders"
THE CANINE CHRONICLE November, 2009 www.caninechronicle.com
THE FOUNDATION STOCK OF A BREEDING PROGRAM BY DR. CARMEN BATTAGLIA
ADVERSITY DOES NOT BUILD CHARACTER, IT REVEALS IT.
FCI-Standard N° 91 / 30. 08. 2002/ GB
SPANISH MASTIFF
(Mastín español)
TRANSLATION : Mrs. Peggy Davis.
ORIGIN : Spain.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 26.05.1982.
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com/articles/breeding_to_the_great_dogs.html
Oct 17, 2008
BREEDING TO THE GREAT DOGS
By Carmen L. Battaglia
About the Author
Science News
ScienceDaily (Apr. 11, 2009)
The wolves on Isle Royale are suffering from genetically deformed bones. Scientists from Michigan Technological University blame the extreme inbreeding of the small, isolated wolf population at the island National Park in northern Lake Superior.
Author : Prof.Bernard Denis
Translation: Jennifer Mulholland
We thank mrs Gkinala Maria that provided us the article
Articles are published and translated for the education of members of Salvational Club of Molossus of Epirus
http://netpets.com/dogs/reference/genetics/bragg.html#toc
Purebred Dog Breeds into the Twenty-First Century:
Achieving Genetic Health for Our Dogs
Dr. Jeffrey Bragg
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An Example from One Breed
A breed is easily distinguished from others due to shared characteristics. This is where the following point is raised: “How many characteristics do all Molossian breeds in our country have in common nowadays?”