Hi List Why is what Laura wrote on genotype v phenotype wrong (or, alternatively, hogwash)? Everything I've ever read - Padgett, Franklin, Robinson etc - on genetics describes in words of one syllable the difference between the two, and gives clear explanations of various styles of breeding programmes one can follow with indications of what to expect (particularly with Padgett's notation system) as a result.
I understand that breeding on genotype can be a long slow upward process, and too tightly can involve having to cull - not a happy thought and one that most breeders won't contemplate. IMO rightly, but there are breeders rumoured to have done it and possibly those that continue to do it. Breeding on phenotype can be a lot quicker, with the added advantage of hybrid vigour, but the disadvantage in succeeding generations of a whole bunch of genes you might not want. So you leave the hard facts of genetics and - whether you like it or not - you're into the tricky realm of personal preference and list and planet alike are presumably big enough to encompass the differences, especially at this time of year. Me? I'm still hoping for 'the nick' - the magical mating between two dogs that produce the most wonderful offspring, whether genotypical or phenotypical - although my personal preference is to go for the first. Best to all Sheena Sheena Stevens Kilnshena Kavaliers Devon, UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
