Hello-
I am new here and just want to say hi to everyone. HI!!! I do not yet have a cavlier but I am looking into the breed and will be getting one in 2-4 years (if everything goes according to plan). I have a few questions that maybe some of you can help out with.
I am a bit confused about the color genetics... one of my books explains the dominance between black and tan vs ruby and between whole color and particolor, but a review of the book stated that the author got the color genetics wrong but never explained what was wrong. Then I also found out their are other colors that are not recognized by the breed standard and that just throws another wrench in the works. I saw the link to the french site, but I am a bit confused and don't know french. Could anyone break it down for me. I am actually a genetics major so I know a bit about genetics aand all but am just not familiar with the alleles and such that are particular to the breed.
Also, I am located in the Twin Cities, MN area and when I eventually get my pup, I am hoping to get a dog out of British lines, either direct from Britain or first generation USA out of British parents. Does anyone here have experience with getting dogs from other countries, or advice that may be helpful. Thanks so much in advance.
I am new here and just want to say hi to everyone. HI!!! I do not yet have a cavlier but I am looking into the breed and will be getting one in 2-4 years (if everything goes according to plan). I have a few questions that maybe some of you can help out with.
I am a bit confused about the color genetics... one of my books explains the dominance between black and tan vs ruby and between whole color and particolor, but a review of the book stated that the author got the color genetics wrong but never explained what was wrong. Then I also found out their are other colors that are not recognized by the breed standard and that just throws another wrench in the works. I saw the link to the french site, but I am a bit confused and don't know french. Could anyone break it down for me. I am actually a genetics major so I know a bit about genetics aand all but am just not familiar with the alleles and such that are particular to the breed.
Also, I am located in the Twin Cities, MN area and when I eventually get my pup, I am hoping to get a dog out of British lines, either direct from Britain or first generation USA out of British parents. Does anyone here have experience with getting dogs from other countries, or advice that may be helpful. Thanks so much in advance.