DNA & inheritance
Understand genes, chromosomes, inheritance patterns, and recombination—and why puppies from the same litter can be so different.
Coming soon
An upcoming book by Oak Creek K9
Canine Genetics & Breeding Science.
Understand the science behind the next generation.
A practical reference connecting canine DNA and inheritance to the decisions breeders and working-dog professionals make every day. Explore the genetics, health, reproduction, and development that shape the dogs we breed, raise, and work.
Available to purchase upon release. Release date, pricing, and ordering details will be announced here.
Inside the book
From DNA to breeding decisions.
Accessible explanations connect foundational concepts with the questions that arise in a real breeding program.
Working traits & selection
Explore complex behavior and working performance through heritability, breeding value, prepotency, and clearly defined traits.
Pedigrees & breeding decisions
Connect pedigree analysis, mating design, and population genetics with genetic diversity and the long-term direction of a breeding program.
Genetic testing & health
Learn how to interpret genetic test results, inherited disease risks, and clinical screening as parts of a broader breeding assessment.
Epigenetics & development
Examine gene activity, environmental influences, and development, with clear distinctions between established science and emerging ideas.
Reproduction & practical records
Follow the biology of fertility, gestation, and early development, supported by worked examples, breeding records, and review worksheets.
Built for practical use
A reference to return to.
Written for breeders, handlers, trainers, students, and dog enthusiasts who want a stronger understanding of canine biology. The book brings technical concepts into everyday language while keeping the complexity of genetics in view.
Read it to build your foundation, revisit a specific concept, or bring more structure to how you assess traits, interpret results, and keep breeding records.
Science with practical context.
- Illustrated explanations of foundational genetics
- Practical examples and breeder checkpoints
- Genetic calculations and review worksheets
- A plain-language glossary and scientific references
Coming soon · Oak Creek K9
The next chapter is on its way.
Canine Genetics & Breeding Science will be available to purchase through Oak Creek K9. Check this page for release and ordering announcements, or contact us with questions about the book.