Russian Toy Breed Book on Color Genetics. This book is written in style of easy manual to help breeders of Russian Toy breed of dogs to be more successful in achiving the color of dogs they want. Written by Angelica V. Cain, who is an RKF-certified Russian Toy breed expert, breed standard judge and a specialist in breeding.
 
- Hardcover
- White glossy premium pages
- 48 pages
- Fully illustrated with color images
 
It is essential for Russian Toy breeders to understand the crucial science of color genetics. This book is your handy guide for understanding how different genes interact to form the Russian Toy’s coat color. For Russian Toy breeders, coat color genetics is one of the fundamental elements of breeding, along with health and physical characteristics. Breeding for coat color 1s complicated since many dominant and recessive genes interact to produce the base coat color. Phenotype, or visual appearance, does not always reflect the underlying genotype. This book directs you on how to implement breeding strategies to achieve desired color results in every offspring. Sustaining the quality standards for the breed relies on an astutely aware class of breeders. In this book, the author covers the basics behind every color of the Russian Toy breed, white spots on the coat, and masking. She explains and debunks common mistakes and misconceptions regarding the colors of this breed. Through simple text and illustrations, Angelica makes the subject of genetics approachable and easy to understand. It is a must-have book for every Russian Toy breeder. 
 
CONTENTS
UNDERSTANDING DNA
BREEDING COLORS
BROWN WITH TAN OR BLACK WITH TAN
RED WITH BLACK/BROWN OR SABLE
RED
FAWN OR CREAM
CHOCOLATE WITH TAN
BLUE WITH TAN
LILAC WITH TAN
WHITE SPOTS
MASKS
PRACTICE
ANSWERS
THE MOST DESIRABLE DOG FOR BREEDING