The text bridges the gap between historical quantitative genetics and modern molecular biology. It serves as a high-level research work for geneticists, veterinarians, and serious breeders. Genetics of canine behavior: A review
, edited by Elaine A. Ostrander , Anatoly Ruvinsky , and Jeff Sampson , is considered the definitive "encyclopedic reference" for canine genetics. Published roughly a decade after the first edition, it provides a massive update reflecting the sequencing of the dog genome and rapid advancements in molecular tools. Core Focus and Scope The Genetics of the Dog 2nd ed.