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![On the opposite end of the prestige-cost-difficulty spectrum from Thoroughbreds lies the modest rodents. There’s no glory to be had in breeding a perfectly shaped rat or mouse–although if you […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.border-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fancy_mouse_wins_ribbons_ignore_poop.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Fancy Mice")
Fancy Mice
Posted on June 23, 2012 | 42 CommentsOn the opposite end of the prestige-cost-difficulty spectrum from Thoroughbreds lies the modest rodents. There’s no glory to be had in breeding a perfectly shaped rat or mouse–although if you […] -
![Just as pedigree dog breeding takes major cues from purebred horse breeding, we can see institutional problems in thoroughbreds that directly mirror the issues we see in the dog fancy. Lack […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.border-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1191_fb.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Problems in Thoroughbreds 1")
Problems in Thoroughbreds 1
Posted on June 18, 2012 | 19 CommentsJust as pedigree dog breeding takes major cues from purebred horse breeding, we can see institutional problems in thoroughbreds that directly mirror the issues we see in the dog fancy. Lack […] -
![In a series of posts I would like to compare and contrast the major groups in the mammalian fancy: breeders of horses, dogs, cats, and rodents. While these groups have […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.border-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1203_fb.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "The Equestrian Order")
The Equestrian Order
Posted on June 15, 2012 | 15 CommentsIn a series of posts I would like to compare and contrast the major groups in the mammalian fancy: breeders of horses, dogs, cats, and rodents. While these groups have […] -
![This month’s AKC Gazette has a feature on Merle to Merle breeding in Collies written by Marianne Sullivan. Considering the source and the venue, I see this as a positive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.border-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lassie_and_Timmy.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "AKC Gazette: Merle Dilemma")
AKC Gazette: Merle Dilemma
Posted on March 5, 2012 | 56 CommentsThis month’s AKC Gazette has a feature on Merle to Merle breeding in Collies written by Marianne Sullivan. Considering the source and the venue, I see this as a positive […] -
![History repeats itself and Wyndlair Avalanche isn’t the only intentionally bred double merle sire to have his progeny rewarded with Best of Breed at America’s biggest dog show. He’s merely […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.border-wars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Shadow_Hills_Double_Trouble_only.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Westminster’s Double Merle Sheltie BOB")
Westminster’s Double Merle Sheltie BOB
Posted on February 25, 2012 | 72 CommentsHistory repeats itself and Wyndlair Avalanche isn’t the only intentionally bred double merle sire to have his progeny rewarded with Best of Breed at America’s biggest dog show. He’s merely […]
