EXCITING NEWS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN COLOR GENETICS, ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO THE MERLE-GENE. A NEW BOOK HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED, ENTITLED GENOMICS OF DISEASE. Dr. Vanderlip helped in the research which led to a co-authored chapter in the book:

Clark, L.A., Wahl, J.M., Rees, C.A., Strain, G.M., Cargill, E.J., Vanderlip, S.L., Murphy, K.E. (2008) Canine SINEs and Their Effects on Phenotypes of the Domestic Dog, Genomics of Disease, Springer, NY, 79-88.

GOOD NEWS FOR DOG BREEDERS! You will soon be able to download articles about canine reproduction written by Dr. Vanderlip, just for you!

Attention all hamster hobbyists! Dr. Vanderlip's newly revised Dwarf Hamster Pet Manual was released April 2009! It contains even more information than her widely acclaimed original book that was published in early 1999. Dr. Vanderlip has 38 years experience, expertise, and research working with several thousands of hamsters. Dr. Vanderlip's NEW Dwarf Hamster book includes new and fascinating material, informative tables and charts, updates on scientific research regarding Dwarf Hamsters, and valuable information on Dwarf Hamster health care.

Dr. Vanderlip's newest Shih Tzu book was released April 2009! Dr. Vanderlip is pleased that her Shih Tzu book is among the first to be released in the new "Breed Bible" series launched by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

Enjoy photos of beautiful, healthy, genetically sound, Rainshade Collie puppies.

Check the Puppies Page on the Rainshade Collies site for more information! Photos are updated often.

COLLIE ART: A beautiful collie giclee is available here.

COLLIE BOOK: The Collie Compendium is nearing completion!