Crazy Like A Fox

THE MATERNAL GRANDSIRE EFFECT

For centuries this generational hop has been noted by Thoroughbred breeders and hound breeders. The study of this is relatively new. It is not within the scope of this novel to explain what is happening genetically. I can produce this in my kennel with many of my hounds and I have produced it with a horse or two. That doesn’t mean I understand it, even though I can often effect it.

Please research The Maternal Grandsire effect if you are curious. I think of it as train signals being switched on and off but gender produces the flip.

You see this in humans, as well, but I have assiduously avoided breeding same.

Ever and Always,

Dr. Rita Mae Brown, MFH