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General Genetics
& Genetics-Related Books:
Behe, Michael J.
"Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution"
New York: Touchstone (Simon & Schuster Inc.), 1998.
This book is a fairly well written attempt to challenge Darwin's
theory of evolution. It does best in its down-to-earth explanations
of some very complex biology concepts and introduces many of the
alternate explanations to the diversity of species. The body of
the book is highly biased and there is a general lack of evidence
to many of the alternate explanations that cannot be smoothed over
by the author. This book is best read by someone already versed
in the field and familiar with evolutionary theory. It turned out
to be an excellent resource for my teaching assistant positions
in introductory biology courses.
Darwin, Charles.
"On the Origin of Species" London, England: Harvard University
Press, 2001
This is the 17th printing by Harvard University Press under the
1964 copyright and is a reproduction of the 1st edition (1859) of
Darwin's famous book on descent with modification (evolution as
it is called today). This printing contains an introduction by Ernst
Mayr (authority in the field of biology) that correctly explains
the differences between the editions and the influence this book
has had on the field of biology. This printing contains only the
original fourteen chapters. It is a foundation book for any scholar
of genetics and evolution (genetics in action over time).
Darwin, Charles
"The Origin of Species" New York: Penguin Books Ltd.,
1958.
This is a recent printing of the 1958 copyright, 6th edition (1872)
version by the Penguin Group. It contains an introduction by Sir
Julian Huxley (friend of Charles Darwin and authority in biology).
This edition is essential because it contains a new chapter: Miscellaneous
Objections to the Theory of Natural Selection. Darwin was brilliant
in his ability to answer questions of the theory of descent with
modification and explain seemingly-"exceptions to the rule"
such as sexual selection and artificial selection; this chapter
contains questions brought up by various science figures in his
day and Darwin's rebuttals.
Derry, Gregory N.
"What Science is and How it Works" Princeton, New Jersey:
Princeton University Press, 1999.
This is a supplementary book for one of the introduction biology
courses I assisted-which I decided to keep as a reference. It is
written in a well-developed manner able to explain complex topics
to beginners and non-science majors, however it was also contained
information and more concrete explanations that interested me. There
is ample genetics-related material: inheritance, evolution/Darwin's
work, natural selection, statistics & analysis, types of reasoning,
quantitative vs. qualitative classification, biological models,
etc.
Kent, George C. &
Robert K Carr.
"Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates" New York: McGraw-Hill,
2001 (9th Ed.).
This is the textbook from my ZOL 328 class (Comparative Anatomy
& Biology of Vertebrates) with Dr. Susan Hill. Kent is a professor
at Louisiana State University and Carr is a professor at Ohio University.
I kept the book due to its material on the evolution of limbs and
limb embryological development since this relates to an area of
interest in canine genetics (the development of different limb lengths
and body proportions between breeds of domestic dogs). The book
has also been helpful with understanding various other areas of
anatomy as it relates to canids.
Lewin, Roger.
"Patterns in Evolution: The New Molecular View" New York:
Scientific American Library, 1997.
The book a well-written overview of evolutionary genetics with beautiful
pictures and diagrams to further explain the text. There is a brief
introduction on Darwin, but the majority of the text is allotted
to techniques in genetics as they related to the study of evolution.
There is also a few pages on conservation genetics and natural selection;
these concepts aren't explicitly related to the study of artificial
selection (also discussed) in the text, but comparisons can be easily
drawn.
Mayr, Ernst
"The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and
Inheritance." Cambridge, Massachusetts: Belkap Press of Harvard
University Press, 1982.
Ernst Mayr is one of the greatest authorities in the field of biology.
He was a great scientist-contributing volumes of research to the
field-and an expert at explaining complex biology concepts in an
understandable manner. This book took him over ten years to compile
and is a "must read" for any genetics scholar. It contains
4 sections: an in-depth look at the history of biological thought,
an overview of taxonomy & cladistics, evolution (containing
several chapters on Darwin, his predecessors, and the influence
of the work on evolution), and inheritance/genetics (including a
detailed walk-though of Mendel's, the father of genetics, work and
the field of modern genetics).
Snustad, D. Peter &
Michael J Simmons.
"Principles of Genetics" New York: John Wiley & Sons
Inc., 2000 (2nd Ed.).
This is the textbook for my ZOL 341 class (Fundamental Genetics).
This was the first in depth and professionally written book on genetics
that I read and has remained to be a foundation reference book for
my personal research in canine genetics. Both of the authors are
professors at University of Minnesota, working on the genetics of
model organisms (E. coli and the fruit fly). The chapters of most
interest and use to me have been: Chapters 2-4 & 6 on basis
genetics and Mendel's work, Chapter 5 on the inheritance of complex
traits (most of the traits of interest to me in canine genetics
as classified as complex traits), Chapters 7-9 on chromosomes and
linkage analysis (study of two or more traits on a single chromosome
and how they are inherited), Chapter 21 on genomics (the study of
whole genomes of species, i.e. the domestic dog), Chapters 25-28
on genetic controls on biological processes (development, behavior,
cancer, immune system), and Chapter 29 on population genetics.
Canine Genetics/Breeding
Books
Ackerman, Lowell (DVM).
"Dr. Ackerman's Book of Boxers" Neptune City, New Jersey:
T.F.H. Publications 1996.
Dr. Ackerman is one of the foremost expert writers on canine health
for owners and breeders. His main education and interests lay in
dermatology (study of the skin), but he is also recognized in the
areas of canine nutrition and genetics. This book is the Boxer edition
in his breed health book series. Although lacking in detail compared
to his primary literature articles and other primary literature
out there, Ackerman gives enough detail on genetic diseases for
owners and beginner breeders. Of interest are the introductions
to several genetic diseases affecting Boxers: aortic stenosis, cancer,
dilated cardiomyopathy, dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's
disease. There are also many pictures of Boxers owned by Richard
Tomita (currently one of the top Boxer breeders in the United States).
Ackerman, Lowell (DVM).
"Dr. Ackerman's Book of Great Danes" Neptune City, New
Jersey: T.F.H. Publications 1996.
My second book by Dr. Ackerman, it has similar strengths to the
Boxer counterpart. The sections on the breed's evolution are more
in-depth due to the longer length of conscious breeding history.
There is also more discussion on coat color genetics (more colors/alleles
involved in this breed than in the Boxers) and genetic diseases
(more diseases affecting this breed, but in smaller numbers).
Beaucamp, Richard
"Boxers For Dummies" Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide
Inc, 2000.
Beauchamp is a long time breeder of Boxers (Beau Monde Kennels)
with over 100 champions. He is an international dog judge in the
American Kennel Club and a highly respected writer/lecturer on Boxers.
The book contains discussion on many Boxer care issues for new and
current owners. There is a chapter on the evolution of the breed
and a fair amount of discussion on some genetic diseases: hip dysplasia,
hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy, cancer, and sub-aortic stenosis.
Responsible breeding is discussed (including the responsibility
of testing for genetic diseases) and how it affects the breed.
Boxer-Klub E. V. [German
Boxer Dog Club].
"Stammbuch Fur Deutsche Boxer" [Family/Breeding Registry
Book for the German Boxer] Munich, Germany: Druckerei Albin Klein
KG, 1904.
The Stammbuch (later named Zuchtbuch, or stud book) is a registry
of all of the Boxers approved to use as breeding stock to develop
the Boxer breed in Germany. It is written in German and contains
a number of abbreviations to German dog terms (these are explained
in other books that I don't own yet, but have read). This is the
first volume of the German Boxer stud book by the Munich-based German
Boxer Club. This volume contains Boxers # 01 thru # 211.
Boxer-Klub E. V. [German
Boxer Dog Club].
"Stammbuch Fur Deutsche Boxer" [Family/Breeding Registry
Book for the German Boxers] Munich, Germany: Druckerei Albin Klein
KG, 1907.
This is the second volume of the German Boxer stud book by the Munich-based
German Boxer Club. This volume contains Boxers # 212 thru # 620.
Boxer-Klub E. V. [German
Boxer Dog Club].
"Stammbuch Fur Deutsche Boxer" [Family/Breeding Registry
Book for the German Boxers] Munich, Germany: Druckerei Albin Klein
KG, 1910.
This is the third volume of the German Boxer stud book by the Munich-based
German Boxer Club. This volume contains Boxers # 621 thru # 1110.
Dearth, Kim D.R. &
Joanne Howl DVM (editor)
"Your Boxer's Life" Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing, 2000.
This book is similar to "Boxers for Dummies" by Richard
Beauchamp, but contains generally more information and is written
as slightly more technical level. In particular, more discussion
is given to genetic diseases-including discussion on the importance
of screening for genetic diseases in breeding stock and as a concern
when choosing a puppy. Dearth was the editor for Dog World magazine
for many years and a respected dog trainer-as well as being a Boxer
owner. Dr. Howl is a small animal veterinarian in Maryland and the
president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association.
Dunbar, Ian.
"The Essential Boxer" New York: Howell Book House, 1999.
For a very small book, it is packed with relevant information on
Boxers and the genetics of Boxers that goes beyond what the average
owner needs to know to care for a Boxer. Anatomy diagrams are very
helpful and well organized-as well as the tables in the book. A
short discussion is given to genetic diseases and the aging of Boxers.
The majority of a chapter is given to the step-by-step discussion
of the breed standard. Chapter 7 "Matter of Fact" is the
most valuable section of the book, for it discussion on the history
of the Boxer breed, historical books on the Boxer, pioneer breeders
(von Dom Kennels & Frau Stockmann, the Mazelaine Kennels and
Salgray Kennels) and Bang Away (the Boxer acknowledged as being
the paramount of the breed). The last chapter contains the contact
info of many organizations and resources related to Boxers.
Heimtier-Bucherei
"Dein Boxer" [Your Boxer] Bremen, Germany: Heimtier-Bucherei,
undated (estimated 1970's).
This is a basic care book on Boxer written in German. It does not
have much of a discussion on genetics (mentions a few genetics diseases
and briefly discusses breed standard in relation to the ability
of the dog to perform). Mostly, this was great practice in German
abbreviations of dog terms and a preparation for studying the German
Stud Books. The book is fairly rare in Germany from my understanding
and was purchased for me by a friend currently in Germany.
Hemery, Margaret.
"Boxers" London: Ernest Benn, 1957.
One of the earliest comprehensive books on the Boxer breed to give
insight into the evolution of the breed on an international scale.
Hemery was the owner of the Mayerling Kennels and contributed much
to the development of the breed, as well as the early understanding
of genetics by breeders. The earliest chapters are of greatest importance:
Chapter 1 on the early history of the breed (Boxer ancestor breeds
and the first Boxers thru pre-WWI Boxers), Chapter 2 on the Boxer
in America (imports to America, comparison of American & German
standards, genealogical information connecting the American &
British Boxer lines, and an article surveying American Boxers by
another Boxer expert of the time Dan Gordon), Chapter 3 on the Boxer
in Britain (imports, outstanding dams & sires, influences from
the Dutch & American lines, influence of German imports, and
the development of the breed in Scotland), Chapter 4 on characteristics
and morphology of the Boxer, and Chapter 5 on the standards for
the breed. Chapters 6 and 12 provide insight into the breeding practices
and study of canine genetics at the time. Although in black &
white, there are countless pictures of Boxer champions from various
countries-many who were imports or later imported to another country.
The appendices include a list of English champions up to the date
of publishing and a list of sires & dams of English champions.
Hutchings, Tim.
"The Complete Boxer" New York: Howell Book House, 1998.
The majority of this book is geared towards those in the show and
breeding areas of the Boxer breed. Training, health care, and picking
a puppy are secondary to discussions on the evolution of the breed,
breed standards, showing, and breeding the Boxer. Hutchings is the
owner of the Winumuk Boxer Kennel, which has enjoyed a number of
nice champions in recent years (many pictured in this book, along
with other recent champions). The best pictures in the book are
on page 12 of the "Big Four"-the four historic Boxer who
contributed the most to the early development of the breed (Int.
Ch. Sigurd von Dom of Barmere, Int. Ch. Lustig von Dom of Tulgray
Wood, Int. Ch. Dorian von Marienhof of Mazelaine, and Int. Ch. Utz
von Dom of Mazelaine. This book contains the best diagrams of Boxer
anatomy/morphology and differences between the Boxer standards that
I have ever seen. Of a more personal interest, many of my male Boxer's
ancestors are pictured in this book and these pictures have given
me a valuable insight into my boy's potential genetic make-up.
Ostovar, Pat.
"Great Danes in Canada" Fairfax, Virginia: Denlinger Publishers
Ltd., 1982.
This is a book on Great Danes written by the daughter of a Dane
breeder (who also is a breeder of Danes) for breeders of Danes.
The main emphasis of the books is on pictures of champions and their
pedigrees; this book contains more pedigrees than any other book
in my library. The Canadian Dane standard is discussed in detail,
but not illustrated well. Many of the influential kennels of the
breed are featured in the chapter on the foundation of the breed.
A few articles from the magazine Dogs in Canada are reprinted in
the book and discussed. Overall, the book is very well organized
and is loaded with information for the study of Great Dane genetics.
Ostovar is the owner of the Tyras Great Dane Kennel (also referred
to as TyraDanes Kennel).
Meyer, Lorraine C.
"Your Boxer" Fairfax, Virginia: Denlinger Books, 1973.
This is one of the first historical Boxer books to include a complete
chapter on genetics, as well as several on the evolution of the
breed and the influence of the major kennels. There are many quality
black & white pictures of champions of the time. One of the
best pictures sets is a picture of Bang Away and Jered's Spellbinder
(2nd most influential modern Boxer males) as puppies, showing their
potential at even young ages. Pictures and historical sketches of
ancient dog breeds that influenced the early Boxers is another item
not found anywhere else. Meyer is the owner of the My-R Boxer Kennel
and produced a few influential champions. Of more personal interest
are a few pictures of my male Boxer's ancestors.
Nicholas, Anna Katherine.
"The Boxer" Neptune City, NJ:T.F.H. Publications, 1984.
This book is mostly geared towards breeders, although it contains
a few chapters on the basic care of the Boxer. It is unusual in
that it is written by dog judge rather than a Boxer breeder/owner;
Nicholas has written many similar books on various dog breeds. This
title is second only to Tomita's World of the Boxer in the sheer
number of pictures of champion Boxers-although, most are in black
and white with only about three dozen in color (reserved for recent
champions at the printing of the book). It contains a chapter a
piece on Boxers in Canada, Australia, and Brazil (countries just
establishing the Boxer breed). Discussion is also given to the breed
in America and Great Britain with liberal discussion on the current
influential kennels in each country. A short and satisfactory chapter
gives the basics of the evolution of the breed.
Pisano, Beverly.
"Boxers" Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications, 1979 &
1995.
This is more of a first-time owner Boxer book than for a breeder
or scholar in canine genetics. It wouldn't be worth mentioning if
it weren't for the pictures of past champions (many owned by Tomita)
that I haven't been able to locate elsewhere, a brief discussion
on basic canine genetics (which is actually cut down in the more
recent edition) and a discussion on the use of a pedigree to gather
information. The chapter on the evolution of the breed is lacking
and the sections on the modern Boxer are highly biased to Tomita's
dogs. I have not been able to find any information on the author's
importance in the dog community. I own both the 1979 and 1995 editions.
Royle, Jo.
"The Boxer" United Kingdom: K&R Books Ltd., 1976.
This book holds a unique perspective on the fancy of breeding and
showing Boxers, as well as some pictures previous not published.
Among the most notable pictures are a group of the first Boxer registered
in the German Stud Book, Ch Horsa of Leith Hill (the first British
Boxer champion and an important sire in the British lines), and
a great picture of Int Ch Sigurd von Dom (founding Boxer sire in
Germany). There are also a few pedigrees of important Boxers: Meta
von der Passage ("mother of all Boxers"), Ch Wardrobes
Wild Mink, and Ch Seefeld Picasso. The evolution of the breed and
basic coat color genetics are discussed at length. Royle was the
owner of the Onstage Boxer Kennel, was infamous for first meeting
a Boxer in India (not a country they were common in at the time),
was a well-respected judge in Britain, and was a delegate in the
British Boxer Club where she helped bring about some important breeding
decisions for the breed. To my knowledge, the book was only distributed
in the UK and I was only able to acquire this book because a friend
of mine in England found it buried in an old book store.
Rutledge, Patti.
"Guide to Owning a Boxer" Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications,
1995.
This small book is a book geared for the new owner of a Boxer, which
very brief overviews of the evolution of the breed and genetics.
The three pages on the evolution of the breed contains only a few
important things: accuracy in the history of the breed, three pictures
of early Boxers (including Maier's Lord and Meta von der Passage),
and a timeline of the first 20 years in the early organization of
the breed. The use of a beautiful champion Boxer (Ch High-Tech Arbitrage)
for the anatomy diagram is a rare occurrence and quite welcome.
Other pictures of Boxers are biased to Tomita's dogs with no discuss
of the other great breeders of that time. Rutledge is a Boxer owner.
Tomita, Rick.
"A New Owner's Guide to Boxers" Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H.
Publications, 1996.
While working on the "World of the Boxer" book, Tomita
was asked to put out an all-inclusive Boxer care book for owners
and this is a fairly good attempt at it. It is better than most
modern Boxer books, but lacks any real discussion on genetics as
it related to owners and the pictures are, of course, almost completely
biased to his Boxers. Several chapters are given to the evolution
of the breed in various countries. Various show and event procedures
are well explained (essential for understanding why dog with certain
titles are popularly used in breeding) on a level for both owners
examining pedigrees and those new to dog shows/events. The standards
for the Boxer are well explained and pictured. Of personal interest
is a nice picture of Am/Can Ch Fiero's Tally Ho Tailo from my male
Boxer's ancestry. Tomita is the owner of the Jacquet Boxer Kennel
and has been a high producer of champions Boxers for many years.
The book is quite easy to find and is recommend for all new Boxer
owners/fanciers, keeping in mind that Tomita loves his dogs above
all others.
Tomita, Rick.
"The World of the Boxer" Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications,
1998.
This is the biggest book on Boxers and Boxer breeders that is out
there. It contains detailed history and current information on every
important breeder that has ever been. It is a treasure trove of
pictures of just about every champion Boxer and other Boxers important
to the development of the breed. With about 600 oversized and information-packed
pages, this is not a book to be read from cover to cover, but is
a reference book to be kept nearby when doing research on the breed.
White, Kay.
"The Boxer" Bromley, Great Britain: John Bartholomew &
Son Ltd., 1977.
This is the earliest small book I have read with a sound discussion
on coat color genetics (going beyond the simple fawn & brindle
colorations to include the inheritance of the white markings in
a full page chart and text). The chapters on the breed's evolution
and the breed's standard are much more developed than most Boxer
books of that time. The author also demonstrates a that she is well-read
in the current literature on Boxer at that time-giving reviews of
Frau Stockmann's book and articles along with other sources on the
evolution of the breed. White was a Boxer owner and presumably a
breeder from the expertise behind the text (I have not been able
to confirm this).
Wiley, Constance and
Wilson.
"Boxers" London: Foyles, 1989 (4th Ed).
This is book lacks any discussion on the breed's evolution, but
is useful for lists and pictures of British champion Boxers. The
chapter on the breed standard is well explained and illustrated.
The chapter on breeding contains a limited discussion of genetics.
Overall, it is good for some bits of information and a few dozens
pictures. The Wileys are the owners of the Wardrobe Boxer Kennel
and were influential in the development of the breed in Britain.
Mustelid Genetics
Books:
Fox, James G. (DVM)
"Biology and Diseases of the Ferret" Philadelphia: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, 1998.
Although written as a reference for veterinarians in small animal
practices, genetics is a common theme throughout the book. Chapter
1 discusses the evolution of the species in great detail and includes
many historical/ancient references of Domestic Ferrets. Chapter
8 on growth and reproduction discusses breeding and basic genetics
of the Ferret from a medical standpoint. Over a third of the book
is dedicated to diseases, with genetics discussed in every chapter.
Fox is a professor of veterinary medicine at several universities
in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania; he is considered to be an authority
on various topics in small animal medicine. The language in the
book is complex and the book is best for someone already well read
in veterinary medicine.
Hillyer, Elizabeth V.
(DVM) and Katherine E. Quesenberry DVM
"Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery"
Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, 1997.
Although only 140 of the 430 pages in this book are reserved for
Domestic Ferrets, genetics is discussed throughout the chapters
on diseases. The book contains contributions from 30 research and
practicing veterinarians-11 specifically on Ferrets. Hillyer is
most recognized for her veterinary medical writings and she is based
out of New Jersey. Quesenberry is a practicing veterinarian of avian
and exotic pets in New York. The language in this book is similar
to, and in some cases more complicated than, Fox's book.
Schilling, Kim.
"Ferrets for Dummies" Foster City, CA: IDA Books Worldwide
Inc., 2000.
This is the best book written for owners and beginner breeders of
Domestic Ferrets. An entire chapter is given on cancer in the Ferret,
with mention of genetic research being done in regards to Ferrets.
Four chapters are dedicated to breeding of the Domestic Ferret.
The chapters on the evolution of the species and on the Black-Footed
Ferret species (distant cousins to the Domestic Ferret; currently
the most endangered mammal in North America) are better than most
books, but short in length. Schilling is a Ferret owner and animal
welfare enthusiast, who was on her way to becoming a veterinarian
until she got into rescue. The foreword is written by Kate Ball
DVM, a widely respected veterinarian of Domestic Ferrets and other
small animals. The book is written in language that can be understood
by anyone and is the first book I recommend to new Ferret owners.
Non-Book Collection
Items:
American Boxer Club
American Boxer Club National Health meetings; May 2002 & May
6-7, 2003.
-Media: VHS of lectures given at the meetings by guest speakers:
Graham, Peter (Dr.). "Hypothyroidism
in Boxers" May 2002.
Bell, Jerold (DVM). "Breeding
and Genetics" May 6, 2003.
Olby, Natasha (DVM). "Seminar
on Degenerative Myelopathy" May 6, 2003.
Meurs, Katherin M (DVM). "Current
Information of Boxer Heart Issues" May 7, 2003.
Each of these lectures is geared towards the breeders and other
researchers present at the meetings. There is ample discussion on
canine genetics as they relate to the diseases that affect the Boxer
breed. The lecture by Dr. Bell goes into regulation affecting Boxer
breeding, the breed standard, coat color & qualitative genetics,
and the future of the breed in excellent detail.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club Gazette (monthly magazine since 1883)
New York: American Kennel Club.
-Media: photocopies and electronic files of portions of various
issues.
I am in the process of collecting articles, pictures, and breeder
ads pertaining to Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, and Great Danes. I am
concentrating on the earlier issues which are not available to buy
or only available in poor condition on the secondary market, but
are available at various libraries. Of greatest note in my collection
is an article on the Great Dane standard by Enno Meyer (international
dog judge).
American Kennel Club
"American Kennel Club Stud Book" (monthly breeding registry
since 1883) New York: American Kennel Club.
-Media: photocopies of Boxer, Giant Schnauzer, and Great Dane sections
from various issues, due to unfeasibility of housing full volumes.
The American Kennel Club Stud Book is the registry of every breeding
that has occurred between two AKC registered, purebred dogs. The
registry is organized by group, then alphabetically by breed within
the group. When a dog has been bred for the first time, it is listed
in the studbook section for its breed along with basic information
on the dog (registration number, date of whelp/birth, coat color,
sire's basic information, dam's basic information, owner's name,
and breeder's name). Utilizing the information given, a pedigree/ancestry
for any AKC registered dog can be made, however a full family tree
cannot be completed from just this information. The earliest issues
listed every dog registered by the AKC, but this practice was changed
at some point around 1900.
Audubon (National Audubon
Video Library)
"The Mysterious Black-Footed Ferret" Stamford, CT: Vestron
Video, 1986.
-Media: VHS.
This video details the early conservation efforts for the Black-Footed
Ferret. The species was re-discovered in Wyoming in 1981 after being
thought to be extinct. Footage of the ferrets and discussion of
tracking/breeding efforts gives a picture of the genetic state of
the species at that time.
Buchwald, Daniel. A.
(DVM) & Jean. M. (DVM)
"The Boxer Blueprint" Hawthorne, NJ: Golden Boy Press,
1990.
-Media: scan of book, due to unavailability of book on secondary
market.
This is a book that has been referred to as the updated version
of Meyer's "Judging the Boxer" and it lives up to the
comparison. Although the sketches aren't quite realistic, they are
still fairly good and are well used to illustrate the points of
the text. Several pages are given to each trait in the standard
and a full chapter is given on the evolution of the breed. There
is also an excellent section on how to evaluate Boxer pups against
the standard for the breed. The Buchwald brothers are veterinarians
and Boxer breeders (kennel name unknown to me). They are also the
sons of Agnes Buchwald, an internationally recognized Boxer judge.
The foreword is by Phoebe Harris, owner of the Sirrah Crest Boxer
Kennel.
Clark, Ross D. (DVM)
& Joan R. Stainer.
"Medical and Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs" Edwardsville,
Kansas: Veterinary Medicine Publishing Co., 1983.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
The title says it all-a comprehensive book on canine genetics. It
is organized by breed and written mostly for veterinarians and breeders.
Colbert, E. H. and M.
Morales.
"Evolution of the Vertebrates" New York: Wiley-Liss, 1991
(4th Ed.)
-Media: notes & photocopies of the sections on carnivore, canoid
carnivores, evolution of the mustelids, and artificial selection
of the domestic dog.
Dane World
Dane World (bimonthly magazine since 1996)
-Media: electronic files of the website version of various issues.
This magazine features articles on various topics related to Great
Danes, including genetics and breeding. This is an excellent resource
for pictures of Dane champions and other important dogs.
Dog Fancy
Dog Fancy (monthly magazine since 1969) Irvine, CA: Fancy
Publications.
-Media: scans of portions of various issues
This publication has only been useful so far for breeder ads and
pictures of dog breeds of interest (not necessarily champions).
Dog News
Dog News (monthly magazine since 1923) Cincinnati, OH: A.
Rosenthal.
-Media: scans/photocopies of portions of various issues and a few
full issues in sheet protectors & 3-ring binders, due to unavailability
of older issues on secondary market & unfeasibility of housing
full volumes.
I am in the process of collecting articles, pictures, and breeder
ads pertaining to Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, and Great Danes. I am
concentrating on the earlier issues which are not available to buy
or only available in poor condition on the secondary market, but
are available at various libraries.
Dog World
Dog World (monthly magazine since 1930) West Yorkshire: Dog
World, Ltd.
-Media: scans/photocopies of portions of various issues and a few
full issues in sheet protectors & 3-ring binders, due to unavailability
of older issues on secondary market & unfeasibility of housing
full volumes.
I am in the process of collecting articles, pictures, and breeder
ads pertaining to Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, and Great Danes. I am
concentrating on the earlier issues which are not available to buy
or only available in poor condition on the secondary market, but
are available at various libraries.
Ferrets
Ferrets (bimonthly magazine since 1998) Irvine, CA: Fancy
Publications.
-Media: full magazines in sheet protectors within 3-ring binders;
I have every issue published.
This is one of the best Domestic Ferret magazines that keeps up
with medical issues, including genetic diseases (adrenal cancer,
lymphoma, deafness related to white coat color & markings, etc.).
Gilbert, B.
"The Weasels: A Sensible Look at a Family of Predators"
New York & Toronto : Pantheon Books, , 1970.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book, due to
unavailability on the secondary market.
This book is more an educational tool to disperse negative myths
about the mustelids, but does a fairly good job at examining the
basic difference between the mustelids and possible evolutionary
reasons for such.
Haley, D.
"Sleek and Savage" Washington: Pacific Search, 1975.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book, due to
unavailability on the secondary market.
Halstead, L.B.
"The Evolution of the Mammals" Peter Lowe, 1978.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book on canine
& mustelid evolution.
This book contains a well-developed section on the canine branch
of the carnivores, but doesn't have a lot on the mustelid family.
It discusses mustelid body plan and a few other traits at more length
than most other books on evolution.
King, C. M.
"The Natural History of Weasels and Stoats" London: Christopher
Helm, 1989.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book, due to
unavailability on the secondary market.
Kurten, B. and E. Anderson.
"Pleistocene Mammals of North America" New York: Columbia
University Press, 1980.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book on the early
evolution of the canoid carnivores.
This is an excellent book on early mustelid evolution and extinction
discusses species that are not normally discussed outside of scientific
literature.
MacDonald, David.
"The Velvet Claw: A Natural History of the Carnivores"
London: BBC Books, 1992.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book on canoid
carnivores.
This book has very clear and concise language that makes it stand
out in books on evolution. Its weakness is it's broadness however;
it does a great job of discussing the evolution of carnivores in
general, but it is not as successful in discussing the evolutions
of families and species. It is more up-to-date on scientific study
done at the time of publishing than most evolution books.
Morris, D.
"The Mammals: A guide to the living species" New York:
Harper & Row, 1965.
-Media: notes & photocopies of sections of the book on canoid
carnivores.
Mangrum, Marion
"Who's who in Boxers" College Station, Texas, 1950.
-Media: photocopy of book, due to unavailability of book on secondary
market.
The greater portion of this book is dedicated to a list of all of
the Boxer champions from 1915 to 1949 and a chapter with greater
detail and pictures of the most exceptional of these champions.
The chapter on the American Boxer standard examines how the standard
has changed over the years and how this reflects the changes in
the breed over the years. An entire chapter is given to coat color
genetics. Many of the other chapters are contributions from other
authors-most notably a chapter on breeding from Dr. Dan M. Gordon's
book. Mangrum was the owner of Caucasian Boxer Kennel in College
Station, TX.
Meyer, Enno
"Judging the boxer: an illustrated standard of the breed"
New York: Orange Judd Publishing. 1951 reprint of 1945 edition.
-Media: photocopy of book, due to unavailability of book on secondary
market (however I currently have my eye on an okay condition copy
that is currently on eBay; second copy I have seen for sale).
This is an illustration and text walk-through of the American Kennel
Club's Boxer standard. It also explains various "tricks of
the trade" in judging the Boxer. The sketches are well defined
and realistic. The nicest part about this book is that it looks
at the standard and ideal image of the Boxer for both the male and
female of the breed. Meyer was a dog judge for the American Kennel
Club and was internationally recognized as a judge.
Popular Dog series
Boxers (annual magazine) Irvine, CA: Fancy Publications Inc.,
2002 (v. 11)
-Media: full magazine in sheet protector outside a binder.
This magazine is commonly called a "magabook" in the dog
community because of it's thickness. This issue contains ten pages
on current research into genetic diseases of the Boxer, including
the work on cardiomyopathy by Dr. Kathryn Meurs at Ohio State University,
discussion on Dr. Wendy A. Wallner's (Boxer owner/breeder, veterinarian,
and chair of the American Boxer Club's Health and Research Committee)
contributions to the breeding of better Boxers in America, and Dr.
Lowell Ackerman DVM PhD's book "The Genetic Connection: A Guide
to Health Problems in Purebred Dogs".
Robinson, Roy.
"Genetics for Dog Breeders" New York: Pergamon Press,
1990.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
This is a fairly good canine genetics book geared towards breeders.
Robinson places less emphasis in inbreeding and linebreeding than
Willis and many the portions of this text are more thought out than
Willis' books. However, Robinson is not as well read as Willis and
the discussion on research in the field is lacking many important
discoveries. The chapter of greatest interest is on coat color genetics
and is by far one of the best I have read.
Shackelford, Richard
M.
"Genetics of the Ranch Mink" New York, 1957.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
The book is a good overview of various documents traits and diseases
of the Ranch Mink and the inheritance patterns noted by breeders.
The majority of the discussion is concerned with coat color and
texture since these are the traits most manipulated by breeders.
There is also discuss on diseases which affect the fertility and
growth of the Mink.
Stains, H. J.
"Orders and Families of Recent Mammals of the World" New
York: John Wiley and Sons, 1984.
-Media: notes from & photocopies of the chapter on carnivores.
The bulk of the chapter is given to the organization/taxonomy of
the mustelids. The only resource needed to gain an understanding
of the taxonomy of this family. The only work missing is Dragoo's
questionable work on skunks (he contends that they are a separate
family from the other mustelids, but this is not accepted by the
scientific community) which took place in the mid-1990's.
Stockmann, Friederun.
"My Life with Boxers" London, England: Coward-McCann,
1968.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book, photocopies of various
pages/illustrations, electronic files of various sections (from
various websites).
This book was originally published in German "Ein Leben mit
Boxern". It is the autobiography of Frau Stockmann's life and
the history of her kennel (von Dom Boxer Kennel). Stockmann was
the single person who had the most influence on the early development
of the breed and its import to America and Britain. The last portion
of the book is a detailed discussion of the standard for the breed
with beautiful illustrations by Stockmann (who is also known for
her drawings and sculptures of Boxers). Since the text is written
in a story format, it takes some time to pick out needed historical
information.
Stockmann, Philip.
"The German Boxer" ["Der Deutsche Boxer" translated
by Eleanor Linderholm-Wood] 1949.
-Media: electronic file from American Boxer Club website.
This is a translation of Herr Stockmann's article that was written
in 1937. The English translation was printed in the American Boxer
Club "Boxer Club News" in 1949 & 1950. The article
gives a brief history of the breed.
Wayne, R.K., Benveniste,
R.E., Janczewski, D.N. and O'Brien, S.J.
"Carnivore behaviour, ecology and evolution" London: Chapman
and Hall, 1989.
-Media: notes from & photocopies of the chapter "Molecular
and biochemical evolution of the Carnivora".
Welton, Michele.
"Your Purebred Puppy: A Buyer's Guide" New York: Henry
Holt, 2000 (2nd Ed).
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
This is one of the best buyer education books I have read. It emphasizes
the importance of getting puppies from breeders that test their
breeding stock for genetics diseases and discusses the genetics
diseases that affect each breed.
Willis, Malcolm B.
"Genetics of the Dog" New York: Howell Book House, 1989.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
This is the handbook for serious dog breeders and Willis
has been recognized by many as the foremost writer on canine genetics.
Willis has written about a half dozen books on canine genetics and
is a German Shepard breeder (as well as being educated in the field
of genetics). The book is written in a step-by-step fashion, building
in level of terminology that allows the reader to keep up and not
feel overwhelmed. Almost every scientific study on canine genetics
is mentioned and/or discussed at length.
Willis, Malcolm B.
"Practical Genetics for Dog Breeders" Hungry Minds Inc.,
1992.
-Media: notes taken from reading the book.
This is not an updated version of Willis previous book-rather a
watered-down version geared more for breeders than researchers.
The book covers practical aspects at much greater length, but has
cut much of the discussion on canine genetics research.
Various primary literature articles
-Media: photocopies/printings of various scientific journal articles
on canine genetics that I have read or are in the process of reading,
compiled in sheet protectors within 3-ring binders.
Selection from Canine
binders:
- Johnson GS, Turrentine
MA, Kraus KH. "Canine von Willebrand's disease. A heterogeneous
group of bleeding disorders" Vet Clin North Am Small Anim
Pract. 1988 Jan;18(1):195-229.
- Patterson DF, Haskins
ME, Jezyk PF, Giger U, Meyers-Wallen VN, Aguirre G, Fyfe JC, Wolfe
JH. "Research on genetic diseases: reciprocal benefits to
animals and man" J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1988 Nov 1;193(9):1131-44.
- Parker MT, Turrentine
MA, Johnson GS. "von Willebrand factor in lysates of washed
canine platelets" Am J Vet Res. 1991 Jan;52(1):119-25.
- Guevara-Fujita ML,
Loechel R, Venta PJ, Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan V, Brewer GJ. "Chromosomal
assignment of seven genes on canine chromosomes by fluorescence
in situ hybridization" Mamm Genome. 1996 Apr;7(4):268-70.
- Venta PJ, Brouillette
JA, Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan V, Brewer GJ. "Gene-specific universal
mammalian sequence-tagged sites: application to the canine genome"
Biochem Genet. 1996 Aug;34(7-8):321-41.
- Mellersh CS, Ostrander
EA. "The canine genome" Adv Vet Med. 1997;40:191-216.
- Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan
V, Blanton SH, Cao Y, Ferguson P, Li J, Venta PJ, Brewer GJ. "Linkage
of a microsatellite marker to the canine copper toxicosis locus
in Bedlington terriers" Am J Vet Res. 1997 Jan;58(1):23-7.
- Schmutz SM, Schmutz
JK. "Heritability estimates of behaviors associated with
hunting in dogs" J Hered. 1998 May-Jun;89(3):233-7.
- Meurs KM. "Insights
into the hereditability of canine cardiomyopathy" Vet Clin
North Am Small Anim Pract. 1998 Nov;28(6):1449-57.
- Meurs KM, Spier AW,
Miller MW, Lehmkuhl L, Towbin JA. "Familial ventricular arrhythmias
in Boxers" J Vet Intern Med. 1999 Sep-Oct;13(5):437-9.
- Brouillette, J.A.,
Andrew, J.R., and Venta, P.J. "Estimate of sequence diversity
in dogs using a pool-and-sequence method" Mamm. Genome 2000;11:1079-1086.
- Meurs KM, Spier AW,
Wright NA, Hamlin RL. "Comparison of in-hospital versus 24-hour
ambulatory electrocardiography for detection of ventricular premature
complexes in mature Boxers" J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2001 Jan
15;218(2):222-4.
- Meurs KM, Miller MW,
Wright NA. "Clinical features of dilated cardiomyopathy in
Great Danes and results of a pedigree analysis: 17 cases (1990-2000)"
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2001 Mar 1;218(5):729-32.
- Spier AW, Meurs KM,
Muir WW, Lehmkuhl LB, Hamlin RL. "Correlation of QT dispersion
with indices used to evaluate the severity of familial ventricular
arrhythmias in Boxers" Am J Vet Res. 2001 Sep;62(9):1481-5.
- Parker HG, Yuhua X,
Mellersh CS, Khan S, Shibuya H, Johnson GS, Ostrander EA. "Meiotic
linkage mapping of 52 genes onto the canine map does not identify
significant levels of microrearrangement" Mamm Genome. 2001
Sep;12(9):713-8.
- Schmutz SM, Berryere
TG, Goldfinch AD. "TYRP1 and MC1R genotypes and their effects
on coat color in dogs" Mamm Genome. 2002 Jul;13(7):380-7.
- Meurs KM, Spier AW,
Wright NA, Atkins CE, DeFrancesco TC, Gordon SG, Hamlin RL, Keene
BW, Miller MW, Moise NS. "Comparison of the effects of four
antiarrhythmic treatments for familial ventricular arrhythmias
in Boxers" J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2002 Aug 15;221(4):522-7.
- Gordon D, MB Corwin,
CS Mellersh, EA Ostrander, J Ott. "Establishing Appropriate
Genome-Wide Significance Levels for Canine Linkage Analyses"
Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 1-7.
- Hitte C, TD Lorentzen,
R Guyon, L Kim, E Cadieu, HG Parker, P Quignon, JK Lowe, B Gelfenbeyn,
C Andre, EA Ostrander, F Galibert. "Comparison of MultiMap
and TSP/CONCORDE for Constructing Radiation Hybrid Maps"
Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 9-13.
- Wagner JL. "Molecular
Organization of the Canine Major Histocompatibility Complex"
Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 23-26.
- Kijas JW, BJ Miller,
SE Pearce-Kelling, GD Aguirre, GM Acland. "Canine Models
of Ocular Disease: Outcross Breedings Define a Dominant Disorder
Present in the English Mastiff and Bull Mastiff Dog Breeds"
Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 27-30.
- Todhunter RJ, SP Bliss,
G Casella, R Wu, G Lust, NI Burton-Wurster, AJ Williams, RO Gilbert,
GM Acland. "Genetics Structure of Susceptibility Traits for
Hip Dysplasia and Microsatellite Informativeness of an Outcross
Canine Pedigree" Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 39-48.
- Oberbauer AM, DI Grossman,
DN Irion, AL Schaffer, ML Eggleston, TR Famula. "The Genetics
of Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervuren and Sheepdog" Journal
of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 57-63.
- Switonski M, I Szczerbal,
J Grewling, P Antosik, W Nizanski, F Yang. "Two Cases of
Infertile Bitches With 78,XX/77,X Mosaic Karyotype: A Need for
Cytogenetic Evaluation of Dogs With Reproductive Disorders"
Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 65-68.
- Schmutz SM, TG Berryere,
NM Ellinwood, JA Kerns, GS Barsh. "MCIR Studies in Dogs With
Melanistic Mask or Brindle Patterns" Journal of Heredity.
2003; 94(1): 69-73.
- Kerns JA, M Olivier,
G Lust, GS Barsh. "Exclusion of Melanocortin-I Receptor (McIr)
and Agouti as Candidates for Dominant Black in Dogs" Journal
of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 75-79.
- Irion DN, AL Schaffer,
TA Famula, ML Eggleston, SSHughes, NC Pedersen. "Analysis
of Genetic Variation in 28 Dog Breed Populations With 100 Microsatellite
Markers" Journal of Heredity. 2003; 94(1): 81-87.
- DeNise S, E Johnston,
J Halverson, K Marshall, D Rosenfeld, S McKenna, T Sharp, J Edwards.
"Power of exclusion for parentage verification and probability
of match for identity in Amerian Kennel Club breeds using 17 canine
microsatellite markers" Animal Genetics. 2004; 35: 14-17.
Selections from Mustelid
binders:
- Simpson G.G. The principles
of classification and a classification of mammals. Bulletin of
the American Museum of Natural History. 1945; 85:1-350.
- Henderson, F.R.. P.F.
Springer and R. Adrian. The black-footed ferret in South Dakota.
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks Technical Bulletin
#4 p.37. 1969.
- Henderson, R.R., P.F.
Springer and R. Adrian. The black-footed ferret in South Dakota.
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks Technical Bulletin
#4. 1974.
- United States. State
and Private Forestry. Black-footed ferret, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
1982.
- True, F. W. The American
Ferret. Science. 1885; 150: 549-550.
- Anderson, E., S.C.
Forrest, T.W. Clark & L. Richardson. Paleobiology, biogeography,
& systematics of the black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes
(Audubon & Bachman), 1851. Great Basin Naturalist Memoirs.
1986; 8:11-62.
- Groves, C.R., and
T.W. Clark. Determining minimum population size for recovery of
the black-footed ferret. Great Basin Naturalist Memoirs. 1986;
8:150-159.
- Wyoming Game &
Fish Department. A strategic plan for the management of black-footed
ferrets in Wyoming. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, Cheyenne,
Wyoming. 1987.
- Clark, T.W. Black-footed
ferret recovery: A progress report. Conservation Biology. 1987;
1:8-11.
- Forrest, S.C., D.
Biggins, L. Richardson, T.W. Clark, T.M. Campbell, K.A. Fagerstone,
and E.T. Thorne. Populations attributes for the black-footed ferret
(Mustela nigripes) at Meeteetse, Wyoming, 1981-1985. Journal of
Mammalogy. 1988; 69: 261-273.
- O'Brien, S.J., J.S.
Martenson, M.A. Eichellberger, E.T. Thorne, and F. Wright. Genetic
variation and molecular systematics of the black-footed ferret.
p. 21-33. In: U.S. Seal. E.T. Thorne, M.A. Bogen, and S.H. Anderson
(eds.), Conservation biology and the black-footed ferret. Yale
University Press, New York, 1989.
- Lacy, R.C. and T.W.
Clark. Genetic variability in black-footed ferrets: Past, present,
and future. p. 83-106. In: U.S. Seal, E.T. Thorne, M.A. Bogan,
and S.H. Anderson (eds.), Conservation biology and the black-footed
ferret. Yale University Press, New York, 1989.
- Ballou, J.D. and R.
Oakleaf. Demographic and genetic captive breeding recommendations
for black-footed ferrets. p. 247-267. In: U.S. Seal, E.T. Thorne,
M.A. Bogan, and S.H. Anderson (eds.), Conservation biology and
the black-footed ferret. Yale University Press, New York, 1989.
- Bryant, H. N., A.
P. Russell, FLS, and W. D. Fitch. Phylogenetic relationships within
the extant Mustelidae (Carnivora): appraisal of the cladistic
status of the Simpsonian subfamilies. Zoological Journal of the
Linnean Society. 1993; 108:301-334.
- Russell, W.C., E.T.
Thorne, R. Oakleaf, and J.D. Ballou. The genetic basis of black-footed
ferret reintroduction. Conservation Biology. 1994; 8:263-266.
- Frankham, R. Inbreeding
and Extinction: A Threshold Effect. Conservation Biology. 1995;
9:792-799.
- Ferguson, S.H., J.A.
Virgl & S. Lariviere. Evolution of delayed implantation and
associated grade shifts in life history traits of North American
carnivores. Ecoscience. 1996; 3: 7-17.
- Reading, R.P., T.W.
Clark, A. Vargas, L.R. Hanebury, B.J. Miller, and D. Biggins.
Recent directions in black-footed ferret recovery. Endangered
Species Update. 1996; 13:1-6.
- Dragoo, J.W. &
R.L. Honeycutt. Systematics of mustelid-like carnivores. J. Mammal.
1997; 78: 426-443.
- US Fish & Wildlife
Service. Black-footed ferret: Mustela nigripes. Washington, D.C,
1998.
- Flynn, J. J. and M.
A. Nedbal. Phylogeny of the Carnivora (Mammalia): Congruence vs.
incompatibility among multiple data sets. Molecular Phylogenetics
and Evolution. 1998; 9:414-426.
- Olaf, R.P., J.L. Gittleman,
& A. Purvis. Building large trees by combining phylogentic
information: a complete phylogeny of the extant Carnivora (Mammalia).
Biological Reviews. 1998; 74:143-175.
- Dobson, A. and A.
Lyles. Black-footed ferret recovery. Science. 2000; 288:985-988.
- Owen, P.R., C.J. Bell,
and E.M. Mead. Fossils, diet, and conservation of black-footed
ferrets (Mustela nigripes). Journal of Mammalogy. 2000; 81:422-433.
- Aschmander, C. New
chance for ferrets? International Wildlife. Sept/Oct 2001; 31:
38-43.
My collection is awaiting the arrival or potential arrival of:
A package of various
Australian dog magazines with features on Boxers, Great Danes, and
Giant Schnauzers.
(In transit from Australia.)
Boxer-Klub E. V. [German
Boxer Dog Club].
"Stammbuch Fur Deutsche Boxer"
Volumes 4-7.
(In transit from Germany.)
Grandin, Temple (editor)
"Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals" San Diego,
CA: Academic Press, 1998.
(Notes)
Joergensen, Gunnar (editor)
"Mink Production" Denmark: Scientifur, 1985.
(Notes)
King, A.W.
"Genetics of the Mink" Duluth, Minnesota: International
Publishing Co., 1951.
(Notes)
Mangrum, Marion
"Who's who in Boxers" College Station, Texas, 1950.
(Planning to bid on auction.)
Meyer, Enno
"Judging the boxer: an illustrated standard of the breed"
New York: Orange Judd Publishing. 1948 reprint of 1945 edition.
(Planning to bid on auction.)
Onstott, Kyle and Philip
Onstott (revising)
"The New Are of Breeding Better Dogs" New York: Howell
Book House Inc., 1967.
(Notes. Book claims to be in easy to understand language, but it
is nowhere near it.)
Robinson, Roy.
"Genetics for Dog Breeders" New York: Pergamon Press,
1990.
(To join the notes previously taken.)
Willis, Malcolm B.
"Genetics of the Dog" New York: Howell Book House, 1989.
(To join the notes previously taken.)
Willis, Malcolm B.
"Practical Genetics for Dog Breeders" Hungry Minds Inc.,
1992.
(To join the notes previously taken.)
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