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Attention Breeders!
Don't miss out on our brand-new publication!
All I've got to say is...
...This one turned out really cool.
Introducing
A BOOK
ABOUT BUNNY COLORS
A breeder's practical guide to rabbit coat color genetics
Taking orders NOW. Projected release date: August 1, 2009. First come, first serve.
65 pages, comb bound. Printed in full color. $18.00 from publisher.
We'll let our book speak for itself! Check out these sample pages! Click on each thumbnail for a larger image. (Please forgive the decreased quality of the pages in when reproduced as .jpgs.)
Step-by-step explanations of how hereditary genetics work
85+ color photos
At-a-glance charts, tables, and illustrations
Interactive questions to help you check your knowledge
Extensive glossary
Tips on raising specific varieties
Integrated advice from leading breeders and judges
Color identification checklist
Descriptions and genotypes of 50 familiar varieties
Unique insight into the logical arrangement of color pigments
Insight on line breeding
And much more!
From back cover:
Do you want to know what happens when you breed your two bunnies? Do you want to learn what color your “junior oddball” is? Do you wish you knew how to get the color you want in your rabbits? Are you tired of advanced terms and complicated explanations? Well, you’ve come to the right place! “A book About Bunny Colors” presents simplistic, breeder-oriented explanations of the rules of rabbit coat color genetics. Focus is on the “what happens” with coat color genetics, so that you can accurately use the information without having to grasp all the “why’s” and “how’s”. Information is presented in a reader-friendly format with simple language, visual aids, and of course lots of full-color pictures. This book includes tips from several leading breeders and insight into the place of coat color in the rabbit world today. Get ready for discoveries with “About Bunny Colors”--a book for breeders!
Chapter 1: Explaining the mechanics of hereditary genetics
Chapter 2: Genotypes of familiar colors and what they mean
Chapter 3: Practical use of color genetics in your breeding
Chapter 4: Advice on raising specific color groups
Chapter 5: the secondary color groups
Coat color glossary
Appendix A: Descriptions and genotypes of 50 familiar colors
Appendix B: Alternate names of varieties
Appendix C: Sources for more information
Be on the lookout for other new publications in the coming months!